Description

This grilled tri-tip steak is packed with flavor from a simple rub and a tangy barbecue sauce. It’s an ideal choice for a quick dinner or a weekend cookout, satisfying your meat cravings with ease and deliciousness.

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 black pepper, garlic salt, mustard powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
Rub this mixture thoroughly on all sides of the tri-tip roast and wrap it in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or up to 24 hours.
Soak your wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before 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 and let it cool before refrigerating.
Set up a grill for two-zone cooking and achieve a medium heat of 350°F to 450°F, cleaning the grates and adding drained wood chips.
Sear the tri-tip over direct medium heat for about 5 minutes, then move it to the indirect heat zone, cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 140°F for medium rare, resting it under foil afterwards.
Slice the tri-tip against the grain into thin pieces and serve with the barbecue sauce.

Notes

For more flavor, let the rub sit on the meat overnight.
Ensure the grill reaches the right temperature before adding the meat for perfect smokiness.
Allow the meat to rest before slicing for juicier results.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg