Tri-Tip
With just a simple marinade, learn how to cook tri tip on the grill or in a smoker for an unforgettable steak dinner that's juicy, tender and beefy!
Equipment
- Smoker or Grill
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil , or vegetable oil
- ½ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ Tablespoons black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tri tip roast , about 3 1/2 pounds
Instructions
- Make marinade: Combine 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 Tablespoons soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 Tablespoons black pepper, 3 cloves minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder in a blender. Mix well.
- Marinate the beef: Add tri tip to zip top bag and pour marinade over top. Close top, and put in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
- For the Grill: Preheat the grill too 500°F. Sear each side for 3 minutes. Lower the grill to about 400°. Cook in closed grill for 20 minutes, then flip and cook on other side for another 15-20 minutes. Cook until desired temperature. 125 - 130 for rare, 135 - 140 for medium and 145 - 150 for well done
- For the Smoker: set the smoker to 225°F and smoke the tri tip for 2.5 - 3 hours, or until it hits 130°F. Sear it on the grill over medium high heat for 5 minutes on each side to caramelize the outside
- Rest: Remove tri tip from grill and place on rimmed pan or cutting board. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain and serve warm.
Notes
Tri tip is great in the summer, served with Mexican street corn pasta salad and some watermelon! In the winter, pair it with mashed potatoes or twice baked potatoes!
Recipe submitted by Whitney S.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 0.1mg, Sodium: 1998mg, Potassium: 60mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 9IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
