We like to grill tri-tip beef roasts for an unbeatable smoky flavor.
Here’s our best method.
What’s your favorite cut of beef to grill?
Ciara Kehoe
My favorite is the triangle-shaped tri-tip, from the bottom sirloin.
It’s also called a Santa Maria steak because Santa Maria, California is where it first became popular.
you’re free to marinate it, or use a classic Santa Maria rub.
Ciara Kehoe
In this recipe, we are starting with the basic rub and adding some herbs and a little cayenne.
No Grill?
Rub softened butter all over the meat and sear it in a cast-iron or carbon-steel pan on the stovetop.
Ciara Kehoe
For a delicious oven-roasted tri-tip recipe, try ourMarinated Tri-Tip Roast with Mushrooms and Garlic.
Figure on 1/2 pound of meat (before cooking) per person.
A Santa Maria rub has salt, pepper, and either garlic salt or garlic powder.
Ciara Kehoe
That’s the base of the rub, anything beyond that is optional.
Tri-tip, a bottom sirloin cut, is also known as triangle steak.
Look for one well-marbled with fat.
Ciara Kehoe
Sprinkle the rub on the meat on all sides, and massage the rub into the meat.
Prepare your grill for hot direct heat on one side, and indirect heat on the other.
Sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Ciara Kehoe
Keep moving the tri-tip away from the flame if flare-ups occur.
take a stab at maintain a grill temperature of 250F to 300F.
Slice across the grain to serve.
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