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Dinner for 2

Asian-Style Tenderloin Steaks

$22.79for 415 minServes 2

Tenderloin steaks sear in oil, then simmer briefly with soy, mirin, sake, garlic, ginger, and butter.

Asian-Style Tenderloin Steaks

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What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Beef steak (sirloin, 1 lb$8.99/lb typical1 lb$8.99Typical price
Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical1.5 oz$0.63Typical price
Garlic, 1$0.75 each typical1$0.75Typical price
Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typicala little$0.02Typical price
Green onions, a little$1.19 each typicala little$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown$11.40

Swaps

  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

  • 15 minstart to table
  • Easydifficulty
  • 2servings as written
  • $$$typical cost tier

JapaneseLow-carbHigh-proteinDinnersSummer grilling

Typical price

$5.70 per serving$22.79 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 2 beef tenderloin steaks
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 3 tbsp cooking sake
  • 45 g /3tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 3 tsp shallots/scallions or chives

Steps

  1. Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat.
  3. Sear the steaks for 3 minutes per side, until they reach 145 F.
  4. Remove the steaks and rest them for 3 minutes.
  5. Add the soy sauce, mirin, sake, butter, garlic, ginger, and scallions to the skillet.
  6. Simmer the sauce for 2 minutes, then spoon it over the steaks.

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