Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - South Mercer Island (8421 SE 68th St)

Slow Cooker Red Wine Beef Short Ribs with Carrot–Celery Braise

Tender, wine-braised beef short ribs with a vegetable-heavy braise—classic comfort that’s very different from peppercorn steak or lemon-jus strip. Great for a weekend; the slow cooker does the work.

Ingredients

  • Beef Choice Bone-In Short Ribs 1.5 lb (about 3–4 short ribs) $9.59 sale (per lb)
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 medium, sliced $1.29 sale (per lb)
  • Organic Celery (1 lb) 2 stalks, chopped $2.99
  • Carrots 3 medium carrots (about 10 oz), chopped $1.69 (per lb)
  • Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic (5 oz) 1 tbsp $3.49
  • Kroger® Fat Free Reduced Sodium Beef Broth (32 oz) 2 cups $2.49
  • Red wine 3/4 cup (or use extra broth if avoiding alcohol)
  • Tomato paste (optional) 1 tbsp
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Bay leaf (optional) 1

Instructions

  1. Season short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Stove (sear): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Brown short ribs 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion, celery, and carrots 4–5 minutes. Add garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste if using.
  4. Deglaze with red wine (or a splash of broth), scraping browned bits. Pour everything into the slow cooker.
  5. Add beef broth (2 cups) and bay leaf. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours (or HIGH 4–5) until very tender.
  6. Skim fat from the surface. Reduce sauce on the stove 5–10 minutes if you want it thicker. Serve 2 ribs per person with plenty of the braised vegetables and spooned sauce.

Health notes: Rich (higher saturated fat) but balanced by plenty of carrots/celery/onion. Skim fat from the braising liquid after cooking to lighten.

Drink pairing: Washington Syrah (peppery + dark fruit) or a WA Cabernet Sauvignon for a richer match.

Stovetop Seared Tuna Steaks with Grapefruit-Dijon Salad

Quick, high-heat seared tuna steaks with a bright grapefruit-citrus vinaigrette and a crunchy salad. Clean, modern, and not similar to the scallop or Korean bison dish.

Ingredients

  • Tuna Steak Wild Caught Frozen (sustainably sourced) 2 tuna steaks, 5–6 oz each (about 12 oz total), thawed $8.99 sale (per lb)
  • Organic Red Leaf Lettuce 1 head (about 5–6 cups torn) $3.49
  • Fresh Large Ruby Red Grapefruit - Each 1 (2 tbsp juice + a few segments) $2.49
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 tbsp juice $1.69
  • Green Onions 2, thinly sliced $1.50
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp (1 tbsp for searing, 1 tbsp for dressing)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Make dressing: whisk 2 tbsp grapefruit juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional).
  2. Build salad: toss torn red leaf lettuce with green onions and a few grapefruit segments. Lightly dress (save a spoonful for tuna).
  3. Sear tuna (stove): pat tuna very dry; season with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over high until smoking-hot, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Sear 60–90 seconds per side for rare/medium-rare (or longer if you prefer).
  4. Rest 2 minutes, then slice. Spoon a little dressing over tuna and serve alongside the salad.

Health notes: Very high protein, lower fat than most meats. Keep oil moderate and load up on greens for a lighter dinner.

Drink pairing: WA Sauvignon Blanc or a dry WA Riesling; both love citrus and handle seared tuna nicely.

Grilled Bison Ribeye with Charred Broccoli + Crispy Garlic Smashed Yukons

A hearty, smoky-sweet-but-not-sugary grill dinner using a sale cut: bison ribeye. Served with charred broccoli and quick skillet potatoes for a steakhouse feel without repeating your disliked sauces.

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth™ Natural Bison Ribeye Steak 2 steaks (8 oz each) $19.99
  • Broccoli Crown 1 large crown, cut into florets $2.99
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 12 oz, parboiled and smashed $1.49 (per lb)
  • Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic (5 oz) 1 tbsp $3.49
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each (optional) 1/2 lemon, for finishing $1.69

Instructions

  1. Parboil potatoes (stove): simmer potato chunks 8–10 minutes until just tender. Drain and lightly smash with a fork.
  2. Grill bison + broccoli: preheat grill to medium-high. Season bison steaks with salt and pepper. Toss broccoli florets with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper.
  3. Grill steaks about 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust to thickness). Grill broccoli 6–8 minutes total, turning until charred and tender-crisp. Rest steaks 5 minutes.
  4. Crisp potatoes (stove): heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add smashed potatoes; cook 4–6 minutes per side until browned. Add garlic for the last 30 seconds; salt to taste.
  5. Serve: plate steak with charred broccoli and crispy potatoes. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Health notes: High protein and iron; bison is typically leaner than beef ribeye but still hearty. Go heavier on broccoli for balance.

Drink pairing: WA Syrah is excellent with bison (pepper + smoke). Also good: WA Cabernet Franc.

Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions + Simple Lemon-Dressed Lettuce

Grill-forward option using a great sale steak cut (tri-tip). Serve with a simple warm mushroom-onion side and crisp lettuce for balance—no ragout style like your recent cod dish.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (2 Steak per Pack) 1–1.25 lb tri-tip steak (about 8–10 oz per person) $11.99 sale (per lb)
  • Crimini Mushrooms (1 lb) 8 oz, sliced $4.99
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 medium, sliced $1.29 sale (per lb)
  • Kroger® Green Leaf Lettuce 1/2 bag or 1 small head (about 4 cups) $3.99
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 (1–2 tbsp juice) $1.69
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Garlic (optional) 1 clove, minced $1.50

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 450°F). Pat tri-tip dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Grill tri-tip 5–7 minutes per side (then move to indirect heat if thick) until desired doneness (130–135°F for medium-rare). Rest 10 minutes.
  3. While steak rests, cook mushrooms + onions on the stove in a skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Sauté 8–10 minutes until browned; add garlic for the last 30 seconds if using.
  4. Toss lettuce with lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper (simple vinaigrette).
  5. Slice tri-tip against the grain. Serve with warm mushrooms/onions and the lemony lettuce salad.

Health notes: ~700–950 kcal/serving depending on steak portion. Add extra lettuce/mushrooms to increase volume with fewer calories.

Drink pairing: Washington Syrah is ideal with grilled tri-tip; also great with Malbec-style blends or Cabernet.

Shopping list
  • Beef Choice Bone-In Short Ribs 1.5 lb (about 3–4 short ribs)
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1 medium, sliced, 1/2 medium, sliced
  • Organic Celery (1 lb) 2 stalks, chopped
  • Carrots 3 medium carrots (about 10 oz), chopped
  • Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic (5 oz) 1 tbsp, 1 tbsp
  • Kroger® Fat Free Reduced Sodium Beef Broth (32 oz) 2 cups
  • Red wine 3/4 cup (or use extra broth if avoiding alcohol)
  • Tomato paste (optional) 1 tbsp
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp, 2 tbsp (1 tbsp for searing, 1 tbsp for dressing), 2 tbsp, divided, 2 tbsp, divided
  • Salt to taste, to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Bay leaf (optional) 1
  • Tuna Steak Wild Caught Frozen (sustainably sourced) 2 tuna steaks, 5–6 oz each (about 12 oz total), thawed
  • Organic Red Leaf Lettuce 1 head (about 5–6 cups torn)
  • Fresh Large Ruby Red Grapefruit - Each 1 (2 tbsp juice + a few segments)
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 tbsp juice, 1 (1–2 tbsp juice)
  • Green Onions 2, thinly sliced
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch
  • Simple Truth™ Natural Bison Ribeye Steak 2 steaks (8 oz each)
  • Broccoli Crown 1 large crown, cut into florets
  • Yukon Gold Potatoes 12 oz, parboiled and smashed
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each (optional) 1/2 lemon, for finishing
  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (2 Steak per Pack) 1–1.25 lb tri-tip steak (about 8–10 oz per person)
  • Crimini Mushrooms (1 lb) 8 oz, sliced
  • Kroger® Green Leaf Lettuce 1/2 bag or 1 small head (about 4 cups)
  • Garlic (optional) 1 clove, minced

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