5.0 from 12 votes
BBQ Tri Tip Steak
What makes this Tri-Tip Steak recipe especially delicious is the homemade bbq sauce. It is my favorite bbq sauce in the world, it is tangy and a little sweet and has just enough of a little spicy kick to make it amazing!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds tri tip steak (also called Tri Tip Roast)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rub Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
For The Homemade BBQ Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons worcetershire sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Tabasco sauce to taste
Instructions
- Let the tri tip sit out at room temperature at least 20 minutes before grilling.
- Mix rub ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Use a pair of clean rubber or plastic gloves to rub the tri tip with olive oil, covering it completely. Then rub the spices evenly over the meat.
- Grill over medium heat for 10 minutes on each side with direct heat. Continue to grill another 30 minutes with indirect heat. Use a meat thermometer to determine when the steak is cooked to your preference. For a medium cooked trip tip steak, the center temperature should reach 155 degrees.
- When there is about 15 minutes left, baste the tri-tip with half of the homemade bbq sauce- recipe below.
- Let the meat sit for at least 5 minutes after removing from the grill before cutting into it. Cut into thin slices and serve with the remaining bbq sauce for dipping.
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For The Homemade BBQ Sauce:
- Warm the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until the garlic turns golden.
- Add the remaining sauce ingredients, including Tabasco sauce to taste, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Divide the sauce in half (you will use half to baste the tri tip and the other half for dipping).
Notes
- Leftover sliced tri tip is delicious in salads or on sandwiches!
- Reheat leftover try tip in a skillet - avoid using a microwave
- Love BBQ sauce but want to switch it up? This trip tip is absolutely delicious with our creamy blue cheese sauce!
Nutrition Information
Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
164IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 164IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.