Southwestern Tri Tip Steaks Recipes

THE BEST BEEF TRI-TIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, dried rosemary, and fresh rosemary together in a small bowl.
• Place tri-tip in a baking pan. Season generously with the spice rub until both sides are completely covered.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Flip meat over halfway.
• Cover pan with aluminum foil and let meat rest for 20 minutes. Remove tri-tip to a cutting board and cut into 2 pieces along where the grain changes direction. Slice meat across the grain and transfer to serving plates.
• Mix beef broth in with the pan drippings and drizzle over the slices.

SKILLET TRI-TIP STEAK

Steps:

• In a large cast iron skillet or other heavy-duty skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• In a small bowl, combine rosemary, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub each side of the steak with the mixture and place the steak in a hot skillet.
• Sear on both sides for about 2 minutes per side.
• Reduce heat to medium. For medium-rare steaks (internal temperature of 145° - 160°F), cook for an additional 6-8 minutes, turning once to ensure even cooking on both sides. For well-done steaks, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Remove steaks from skillet, cover, and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. For a more tender result, cut steaks in thin slices against the grain.

GRILLED TRI-TIP STEAK

Steps:

• Marinate tri-tip for several hours in red wine, soy sauce, sugar, rosemary, and thyme, refrigerated.
• Heat a grill on high.
• Sear the outside of the meat with high heat with the fat side up. Then reduce heat to medium and slow roast for 20 minutes.
• Let the steak rest in a foil tent for about 10 minutes before cutting diagonally across the grain.

SOUTHWESTERN TRI-TIP ROAST

Steps:

• For rub, combine the chipotle peppers, oregano, oil, cumin, salt, and garlic. Spread over surface of meat, rubbing in with glove-covered hands. Cover and chill for 6 to 24 hours.
• Place meat on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center of roast. Roast in a 425°F oven. For medium rare, roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 140°F Cover with foil and let stand 15 minutes. The temperature of the meat after standing should be 145°F (For medium, roast for 40 to 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 155°F Cover and let stand 15 minutes. The temperature of the meat after standing should be 160°F.).
• Makes 6 to 8 servings.

SOUTHWESTERN TRI-TIP STEAKS

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except steaks and place steaks in a large baking dish or zip-lock bag. Pour the marinade over the steaks and chill in the fridge for several (up to 24) hours.
• Bring steaks to room temperature (about 30 minutes) and preheat grill.
• Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until they reach desired doneness, then let steaks rest, covered with foil, for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
• Slice thinly against the grain and serve.

SIMPLE GRILLED TRI-TIP STEAK

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small bowl, combine the white vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt to make the marinade .
• Make sure the marinade is mixed well and pour it into a resealable plastic bag. Add tri-tip steak and make sure it is well coated. Using tongs , carefully turn steak over a few times in marinade. Seal bag, and let the steak marinate for 2 to 6 hours, or up to overnight.
• Prepare a medium (500 F to 600 F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Remove tri-tip steak from marinade and discard the marinade. Place steak on the preheated hot grill.
• Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice during the cooking process to get an even sear, including holding the sides against the grill for a few minutes to make sure all surfaces are seared. Remove steak once it has reached the desired temperature .
• Rest steak for 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure to tent with aluminum foil if the rest time is longer than 5 minutes or if you are waiting for other items to come off the grill so the meat does not become cold.
• Slice tri-tip against the grain in thin pieces and serve with your favorite sides.