Tri Tip Steak Recipe

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Tri Tip Steak Recipe

Today I'll let you in on a California secret: Grilled Tri-Tip. It's part steak, part roast, and 100% delicious. This little-known cut of beef is the star of Santa Maria barbecues and is sure to impress at yours.

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Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 pounds tri-tip roast (see note 1)
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Instructions

  1. In the bottom of a zipper-top plastic bag, add oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
  2. Pat the tri-tip dry with paper towels and score the fat layer with a sharp knife (cut through the fat but not meat).
  3. Add steak to the bag with paste and turn to coat. Marinate at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
  4. Preheat grill over high heat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil grate. Grill tri-tip over direct heat, turning occasionally, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and charred.
  5. Move tri-tip to indirect heat and continue cooking to desired doneness temperature, about 20 to 30 minutes longer: 120 to 125 degrees F for rare, 130 to 135 degrees F for medium rare, 140 to 145 degrees F for medium, 150 degrees F for medium well, and 160 degrees F for well done.
  6. Transfer tri-tip to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.

Notes

  • Tri-Tip: The tri-tip is a small, boneless, triangular cut from the sirloin. It usually weighs about 1 1/2-2 pounds. It resembles a thick, slightly lopsided boomerang that is laced throughout with just the right amount of marbled fat. Even though it’s a lean cut, the marbling contributes to its flavor and tenderness.
  • Yield: This Grilled Tri-Tip recipe makes enough to generously feed 6 adults with five to seven slices of smoked beef.
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freezer: Pack sliced, cooled tri-tip into freezer-safe bags. Label, date, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 6slices Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 101mg (4%) Potassium 643mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.02g (0%) Vitamin A 196IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 6slices
Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 101mg 4%
Potassium 643mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.02g 0%
Vitamin A 196IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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