Caribbean Jerk Tri-Tip Over Basil Lime Salad

Bring a taste of the islands to your tabletop. Nutrient-rich Tri-Tip Roast gets a bright, spicy marinade, then it’s grilled and served with a flavor-packed veggie salad.

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Ingredients:

Marinade:
  • 6 to 7 green onions, white and green parts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons Asian hot chili sauce or Sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Asian hot chili sauce or Sriracha sauce
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste (optional)
Salad:
  • 1 package (10 ounces) romaine lettuce
  • 1 medium cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, seeded, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher or table salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking:

  1. To prepare marinade, place green onions in food processor container. Cover; process 10 seconds or until chopped. Add remaining marinade ingredients. Cover; process 30 seconds or until smooth. Place beef roast and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn roast to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes or as long as 2 hours.
  2. Meanwhile prepare dressing. Place mayonnaise in small bowl; gradually whisk in remaining dressing ingredients until blended. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. Combine salad ingredients in large bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Remove roast from marinade; discard marinade. Place roast on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 25 to 35 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Remove roast when instant-read thermometer, inserted into center of thickest part registers 140°F for medium rare; 155°F for medium. Let stand 10 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
  5. Add dressing to salad; toss lightly. Carve roast across the grain into thin slices. Serve with salad.

    Recipe as seen in The Healthy Beef Cookbook, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Bourbon Blueberry & Brie Bacon Cheeseburger

Brian Capps of Louisville, KY, has been crowned the 2021 Derby Burger Champion in the 10th Annual Derby Burger Challenge. Capps’ burger, made with 100% Kentucky Cattlemen’s ground beef is packed with flavor. The patty is topped with brie, thick-cut bacon, a blueberry bourbon sauce and arugula - all on a brioche bun.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef
  • 4 Slices Bacon, thick sliced
  • 1/4 inch Sliced Brie Cheese, rind removed
  • 1 pint Fresh Blueberries
  • 1 Lemon, halved
  • 1/8 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tsp. Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Bourbon
  • 2 Brioche Buns
  • 2 Tbsp. Salted Butter
  • Arugula 
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

Recipe

1. Form Two Patties and Set Aside.

2. Preheat your skillet over medium high heat. Add butter, and sliced buns. Cook until golden brown, set aside.

3. Salt and pepper both sides of the burger patty, cook over medium high heat. Cook until internal temperature of 160°F (USDA recommended), add cheese before taking off heat until melted.

4. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice into a small pot. Cook on medium to low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Slowly add your slurry mixture to thicken blueberry sauce. Remove mixture from heat and stir in your bourbon.

5. Build your burger. Place your burger patty with melted cheese, cooked bacon, blueberry sauce on the bottom bun. Top the burger with arugula and add the top bun.

6. Enjoy!

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