Tri Tip Recipe

This Tri Tip recipe is a delectable option whether you choose to roast it in the oven, or sear it on the grill. It’s perfectly seasoned with a flavorful rub, making this triangle roast the centerpiece you need for a simple, yet impressive meal.

Easy Tri Tip Recipe

What is Tri Tip? Tri tip is a triangular cut of beef that comes from the bottom sirloin. It’s a fantastic and flavorful cut of meat and often it’s more affordable than other cuts at the meat counter. It works best with quick cooking methods such as pan searing, grilling or using the technique in this recipe for quick roasting in the oven. It’s tender and full flavored. How to make easy Tri-Tip Steak Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Coat Tri Tip with Oil – Place tri tip into a flat shallow dish. Drizzle with oil on all sides.
• Make Dry Rub – In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, granulated garlic onion powder, paprika and rosemary.
• Rub on all sides of tri tip. Place into a shallow dish and cover with plastic wrap. Chill overnight.
• Roast in the Oven – Remove tri tip from fridge and rest on counter for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Drizzle a 12 inch cast iron skillet or similar oven safe skillet with a couple or tablespoons of olive oil. Turn heat to high and heat pan for 1-2 minutes. Add tri tip to hot pan fat side down in the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes then flip.
• Mushrooms – Add teriyaki sauce to pan, arrange mushrooms around tri tip and sprinkle with garlic.
• Bake – Place skillet into preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature of 130°F when inserted into thickest part of meat.
• Remove from oven and tent with foil. Let stand 10-15 minutes, then slice across the grain and served drizzle with pan juices, topped with mushrooms.
• Grill Tri Tip – Remove tri tip from fridge and rest on counter for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to high. Sear tri tip for 6-8 minutes on both sides starting with fat side down.
• Lower temperature to medium-high. Flip tri tip and repeat grilling for 6-8 minutes on each side, grilling for 25-30 minutes total or until a meat thermometer registers 130°F.
• Rest on cutting board for 10 minutes. Slice across the grain and serve.
• Note: Mushrooms can be left whole and threaded onto skewers. Brush with oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill along with tri tip until tender and charred.

How to Make the BEST Tri Tip Roast Recipe

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Tri Tip Roast: Tri tip, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, granulated garlic or garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried rosemary, teriyaki sauce, baby portabella mushrooms, fresh Italian parsley.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: 12 inch cast iron skillet, measuring spoons, sharp knife and cutting board, tongs, instant-read thermometer, carving knife and cutting board.
• I like to give this tri tip counter time prior to cooking to bring it closer to room temperature regardless of cooking method. It helps for even cooking and to maintain the juiciness.
• The longer the rub is on the meat, the more it infuses flavor. When possible, give it several hours or overnight to marinate.
• Use a heavy bottomed or cast iron pan to sear the steak, if roasting.
• You can grill tri-tip on a gas grill or a charcoal grill.
• Please note: Due to the shape of tri tip sometimes referred to as the california cut or santa maria steak, the pointed end will cook more well done than the thicker portion. This likely will please most palates at your table. Trip tip also comes in varying thickness. Choose the size based on how many servings you want to make, the amount of rub can easily be adjusted.
• It’s best to cook tri tip to medium-rare. No further than medium, for sure. There’s no need to tent with aluminum foil.
• Don’t skip resting time at the end of cooking regardless of cooking method. It gives the juices time to redistribute.
• Leftovers – Store Tri Tip chilled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Slice and serve on salads, wraps, sandwiches or cheesesteak hoagies and more.

Side Dishes to Serve with Tri Tip

You can  enjoy tri tip with most any of your favorite side dishes. I’ve been known to eat this with a side salad for a complete meal. If you’d like to up the ante, or for when you’re entertaining, here are some recipes you may like to add to the menu.

• Parmesan Smashed Potatoes made in the oven.
• Make ahead BLT Layered Pasta Salad.
• Rich and decadent Twisted Macaroni and Cheese.
• Hasselback Potatoes topped with sour cream and bacon.
• Seven Layer Salad is filled with vibrant colors and flavor.
• Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta.
• Cheesy Green Chile Rice Casserole  from Mom on Timeout.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Cast Iron Skillet
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board