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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.
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- In the bottom of a zipper-top plastic bag, add oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper.
- Pat the tri-tip dry with paper towels and score the fat layer with a sharp knife (cut through the fat but not meat).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer tri-tip to a cutting board and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
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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
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
% 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.