Steak Sandwiches

Saturday.  Have you had a whole list of expected chores to get done on what you think is a looonnnggg Saturday, to then realize the day is done and you didn't get half of your list done?  Welcome to my day.  I apologize ahead of time that my recipes are without pictures!  I was so focused on cooking, laundry, and Christmas that I went into overdrive and focused on tasks at hand. I completely overlooked the task of taking photos to share with all of you!
Only request my son had for joining us for dinner tonight was 'Red meat'.  I will tell you these buns are light, buttery and perfect with the richness of the beef.  The roast is so simple, no, really! So simple, and comes out perfectly cooked.  The blue cheese sauce ties the buttery, light bun with the rich meat beautifully.  If you need to make sliders for a crowd, or steak sandwiches for a tailgate, try this technique.  Tri-tip roast is an inexpensive cut of beef that is packed with flavor.  It is usually cut up for beef tips.  If you can ask your butcher for this cut, you are in for a treat.  Sliced thin and piled on a salad or bun and you have served a polished, sophisticated beef meal.

Buttery Slider Buns
printable recipe

1/2 c. warm water
1/2 c. warm milk
1/3 c. melted butter
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
3-3/4 c. bread flour
1 tsp. salt
2-1/4 tsp. yeast

4 T. melted butter for brushing

Place all ingredients in a bread machine in the order listed.
Set the machine on the dough setting.  Prepare an 8 X 11 baking pan.
When the machine cycle is complete, place the dough on a lightly floured board.  cut into 20 even pieces.  Roll into balls and place in baking pan.  Brush the tops with melted butter.
Allow to rest and rise for 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Bake rolls for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.  Brush hot tops with any leftover butter.

Roasted Tri-Tip
really?  not printable, you can remember!

1 (2-3 lb.) tri -tip roast
salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Season roast generously with salt and pepper.  Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast.
Put roast in the oven and lower heat to 350 degrees.  Roast until temperature reaches 145 degrees, about 35-45 minutes (medium rare).
Remove, tent with foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes.  Slice against  the grain in thin slices.

Blue Cheese Spread
again not printable, 4 ingredients and stir!

1/2 c. crumbled Blue Cheese
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. of black pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Blend all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Yes they were delicious-to the point of seconds and few leftovers!