Careme Recipes

Location: Quality Food Center - Bellevue East (1510 145th Pl SE)

Korean-Style Pear Bulgogi Flank Steak with Roasted Broccoli & Rice

Fast, flavorful weeknight bulgogi for two: tender flank steak marinated with grated pear for natural sweetness, then seared hot and paired with roasted broccoli and fluffy rice. It’s takeout-level delicious with wholesome, seasonal sides.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak 0.75 lb $12.99/lb (sale; was $16.99)
  • Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear 1/2 pear, grated (reserve rest for snacking) $1.99/ea (sale; was $2.99)
  • Private Selection Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 1/2 small onion, finely grated or minced $4.49/bag (sale; was $4.79)
  • Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $2.79 (3 ct)
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp, finely grated $5.99/lb
  • Soy sauce (or tamari) 3 tbsp pantry
  • Brown sugar or honey 1 tbsp pantry
  • Toasted sesame oil 1 tsp pantry
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 2 tbsp, divided pantry
  • Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 medium head (~3/4 lb), cut into florets $3.49/lb
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste pantry
  • Cooked white rice 2 cups cooked (from ~1 cup uncooked) pantry
  • Sesame seeds (optional) 1 tsp pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425Β°F. Toss broccoli with 1 tbsp oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 15–18 min until browned-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, make quick bulgogi marinade: In a bowl, combine grated pear, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
  3. Pat steak dry; slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips OR leave whole for searing. Toss with marinade 10–15 min (room temp) while rice cooks.
  4. Cook rice (if not already cooked).
  5. Heat a large cast-iron or heavy skillet over high. Add 1 tbsp oil. Sear steak in a single layer (in batches if needed) 1–2 min per side for strips or 3–4 min per side for whole, until nicely caramelized and medium-rare to medium. Avoid crowding.
  6. Rest 3–5 min. If seared whole, slice thinly against the grain.
  7. Serve steak over rice with roasted broccoli. Spoon any pan juices over; sprinkle sesame seeds if using.

Health notes: Approx. 680–750 calories per serving (includes rice). High protein; broccoli adds fiber and vitamin C. Use tamari for gluten-free.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Washington Riesling or a crisp lager.

Pacific Northwest Rockfish Chowder with Leeks, Potatoes & Dill

A cozy, PNW-style fish stew in under 40 minutes. Sweet leeks, creamy potatoes, and dill cradle succulent, on-sale rockfish for a lighter chowder that still feels indulgent.

Ingredients

  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 0.75 lb, skinless, cut into 1.5-inch chunks $4.99/lb (sale; was $9.99)
  • Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 medium leek, white/light green only, sliced $5.49/bunch
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 3/4 lb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes $4.99/bag
  • Simple Truth Organic Whole Carrots (2 lb bag) 1 medium carrot, diced $3.29/2 lb
  • Private Selection Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 1/2 small onion, diced $4.49/bag (sale)
  • Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill 1 tbsp, chopped (plus extra for garnish) $2.79 (0.5 oz)
  • Butter 2 tbsp pantry
  • All-purpose flour (or GF flour) 1 tbsp pantry
  • Seafood or chicken broth 2 cups pantry
  • Milk or half-and-half 1 cup pantry
  • Bay leaf 1 pantry
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste pantry
  • Lemon wedges (optional) for serving pantry

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add leek, onion, and carrot with a pinch of salt; cook 5–6 min until soft.
  2. Stir in flour; cook 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in broth until smooth. Add potatoes, bay leaf, 1/2 tsp salt, and simmer 10–12 min until potatoes are just tender.
  3. Add rockfish chunks; simmer gently 5–7 min until opaque and flaky.
  4. Stir in milk/half-and-half and dill; warm through without boiling. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls, top with more dill, and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Health notes: Approx. 520–600 calories per serving. Good omega-3s from fish; potatoes add potassium. Use milk instead of cream for lighter chowder.

Drink pairing: Unoaked Chardonnay or a Pacific Northwest pale ale.

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Pear–Mustard Pan Sauce, Carrots & Crispy Potatoes

Weeknight-friendly roast that tastes like a bistro dinner: juicy pork tenderloin with a bright pear–Dijon pan sauce, plus caramelized carrots and crispy potatoes on the side.

Ingredients

  • Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.99/lb (sale; was $8.29)
  • Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear 1, diced $1.99/ea (sale; was $2.99)
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 3/4 lb, 1-inch chunks $4.99/bag
  • Simple Truth Organic Whole Carrots (2 lb bag) 3 medium, cut on a bias $3.29/2 lb
  • Private Selection Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 1/2 small, finely diced $4.49/bag (sale)
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp pantry
  • Low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup pantry
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided pantry
  • Dried thyme (or rosemary) 1 tsp pantry
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425Β°F. Toss potatoes and carrots with 1 tbsp oil, thyme, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 10 min.
  2. Pat pork dry; season all over with salt and pepper. Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high with 1 tsp oil; sear pork 2–3 min per side until browned.
  3. Move skillet to oven (or transfer pork to the sheet pan beside the veg). Roast 12–15 min, until internal temp reaches 145Β°F. Rest pork on a cutting board 5–10 min.
  4. While pork rests, make pan sauce: Return skillet to medium heat with 1 tsp oil. SautΓ© onion 2 min, add diced pear 2–3 min until soft. Stir in Dijon and broth; simmer 2–3 min to reduce slightly. Season to taste.
  5. Slice pork and serve with roasted potatoes and carrots, spooning pear–mustard sauce over the top.

Health notes: Approx. 560–650 calories per serving. Lean protein; roasted root veg add fiber and micronutrients. Keep sauce modest for lighter option.

Drink pairing: Willamette Valley Pinot Noir or a dry hard cider.

Shopping list
  • Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak 0.75 lb
  • Fresh Large D'Anjou Pear 1/2 pear, grated (reserve rest for snacking), 1, diced
  • Private Selection Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 1/2 small onion, finely grated or minced, 1/2 small onion, diced, 1/2 small, finely diced
  • Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced
  • Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp, finely grated
  • Soy sauce (or tamari) 3 tbsp
  • Brown sugar or honey 1 tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil 1 tsp
  • Neutral oil (canola/avocado) 2 tbsp, divided
  • Organic Broccoli Bunch 1 medium head (~3/4 lb), cut into florets
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste, to taste, to taste
  • Cooked white rice 2 cups cooked (from ~1 cup uncooked)
  • Sesame seeds (optional) 1 tsp
  • Rockfish Fillet (Wild Caught Fresh) 0.75 lb, skinless, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 medium leek, white/light green only, sliced
  • Organic Yukon Gold Potatoes (3 lb bag) 3/4 lb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 3/4 lb, 1-inch chunks
  • Simple Truth Organic Whole Carrots (2 lb bag) 1 medium carrot, diced, 3 medium, cut on a bias
  • Simple Truth Organic Baby Dill 1 tbsp, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • Butter 2 tbsp
  • All-purpose flour (or GF flour) 1 tbsp
  • Seafood or chicken broth 2 cups
  • Milk or half-and-half 1 cup
  • Bay leaf 1
  • Lemon wedges (optional) for serving
  • Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Dried thyme (or rosemary) 1 tsp

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