Tri-Tip Steak

Name: Tri-Tip Steak
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 beef tri-tip roast (2 pounds); 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; Optional: Condiment of choice such as chimichurri, herb garlic butter, or bourbon cream sauce

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + marinating Bake: 50 min. + standing

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Break out this tri-tip steak recipe when you're looking to impress. We'll show you how to cook tri-tip steak using a quick-cooking method like a grill, cast-iron skillet or oven broiler. The results are sure to impress!

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 beef tri-tip roast (2 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Optional: Condiment of choice such as chimichurri, herb garlic butter, or bourbon cream sauce

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire, vinegar and honey. Place steak in dish; pour marinade over steak; turn to coat. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°. Remove steak from the marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towel. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder; sprinkle over steak.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Brown steak on all sides.
Place steak on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Roast until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 50-55 minutes. Remove from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, serve with condiment of choice.

Nutrition Facts

5 ounces cooked steak: 300 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

This is an easy go-to recipe if you've wanted to give tri-tip a try! After a simple marinade, the steak is seared and finished in the oven. This cut serves six, so it's perfect to slice and serve for a family gathering or party. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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