Tip : The cooking instructions are for a stove top preparation, but you could easily make this on your bbq, the cooking time is the same for a steak that is 1 1/2" thick, just make sure to preheat the grill and close the lid once you have the steak on.
Ingredients
1 1/2lbtri tip steakabout 1 1/2 to 2 lbs and about 1 1/2" thick
Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
Generously season the steak with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and allow to sit at room temperature for about an hour before cooking.
Cut the bottom inch from 1 bunch asparagus spears, place in a microwave safe dish and rinse under cold water. Cover with cling wrap and set aside until after the steak has been cooked.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes.
Drop a teaspoonful of butter in the pan, and immediately place the steak on top of the butter. Do not move the steak and sear for 3 minutes. Turn the steak, and add another teaspoonful of butter to the pan and immediately place the steak on top of the butter. Sear for another 3 minutes without moving the steak.
Remove steak and allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
Place the asparagus covered with cling wrap in the microwave and heat on high for 2 minutes, or until crisp tender. Remove, drain and cover with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain before serving.
After 5 minutes, slice the steak into 1 1/2" thick slices.
Serve
Top the steak with some Homemade Red Onion Jam and surround with Cook Top Roast Potatoes and asparagus spears.