STEAK: Tri-Tip and Fries

Main Courses

Ingredients

• Marinade for Tri-Tip:
• 1/2 cup Chipotle Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Pineapple Balsamic
• 2 tablespoons grainy mustard, or Dijon
• 1 tablespoon sea salt*
• cracked black pepper to taste
• Fries:
• 6 medium potatoes
• 1/2 cup Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil
• fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

 MARINADE:

1. Combine all of the ingredients by whisking them together in a bowl, or place them into your blender and blend.
2. Marinate your tri-tip or your protein of choice and coat evenly. Refrigerate for 6-8 hrs. Grill or bake.

NOTE: Save 2-3 tablespoons of marinade and cook for about 2 minutes to make a sauce to drizzle before serving for more flavor.

FRIES:

1. Cut potatoes into wedges or fries.
2. Pour the Wild Mushroom & Sage olive oil into a large bowl or container. Toss the potatoes liberally in the olive oil, arrange on a foil lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, making sure that to season evenly.
3. Bake for 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
4. If adding cheese, sprinkle the cheese and bake until cheese is melted.

 

* The Crescent Olive's Seasonello Italian Sea Salt