Description

This grilled tri-tip steak is bursting with flavor and incredibly simple to prepare. With a delectable spice rub, smoky notes from wood chips, and a tangy barbecue sauce, it’s perfect for quick dinners or weekend grilling sessions. Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Ingredients

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2 to 2 ½ pounds tri-tip roast, about 1½ inches thick
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 handful oak, mesquite, or hickory wood chips
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup steak sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl: black pepper, garlic salt, mustard powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
Press the spice rub firmly into the tri-tip roast and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
Soak the wood chips in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.
Prepare the barbecue sauce by mixing ketchup, steak sauce, garlic powder, sugar, worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, and water in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, then cool and transfer to an airtight container.
Set up the grill for two-zone cooking. Preheat it to 350°F to 450°F, ensuring cleanliness of cooking grates and draining the soaked wood chips to add them to the grill.
Sear the tri-tip directly over the fire for about 5 minutes, turning once. Then, move it to the indirect heat zone and continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes, until it reaches 140°F for medium rare. Rest the meat covered with foil for 5 to 10 minutes after removing it from the grill.
Slice the tri-tip across the grain into thin slices and serve warm with the barbecue sauce.

Notes

Allow the tri-tip to rest before slicing for maximum juiciness.
Experiment with different wood chips for varied flavor profiles.
The sauce can be made ahead of time to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg