Are you ready to take your taste buds on a culinary adventure with one of the most underrated cuts of beef? Look no further than the succulent, juicy tri-tip beef! In this article, we’ll share three tantalising tri-tip recipes that are sure to make your mouth water.
Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or a culinary newbie, these recipes will impress your dinner guests (or fussy family members) and elevate your next meal. So, let’s dive in and explore the delectable world of tri-tip beef.
What is tri-tip beef?
Tri-tip is a triangular-shaped cut of beef that comes from the bottom of the sirloin. Its unique shape, with a pointed “tip,” is where it gets its name. But don’t let its odd shape fool you—this underrated and overlooked cut is packed with flavour and tenderness.
Often mistaken for brisket due to its similar appearance, tri-tip is a leaner cut perfect for grilling or smoking. It’s known for its robust, beefy flavour and melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it a popular choice for barbecues and family gatherings.
How do you cook tri-tip beef?
First, you’ll want to trim off ragged ends, silver skin, and thick chunks of fat to get a lean piece of meat. A little fat is perfectly okay.
Once you’ve trimmed your tri-tip, it’s time to season. You can take your tri-tip in almost any direction using wet or dry seasoning. Just be generous with the salt and pepper—it’s a thick piece of meat that can take a heavy-handed approach to flavour.
When it comes to cooking tri-tip, grilling and smoking are two great options. Slow cooking is another surefire win. Once your tri-tip is cooked to perfection, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it against the grain. This will help keep the meat tender and juicy.
Three tri-tip beef recipes
Slow-cooked tri-tip beef with creamy mash
By slow-cooking the tri-tip, you’ll end up with incredibly tender and juicy beef that practically falls apart in your mouth. And the creamy gravy that comes with it? Absolute heaven.
This recipe is perfect for a lazy weekend when you have time to spare or a special occasion when you want to impress your guests with your culinary skills. So preheat your oven, grab a few simple ingredients, and prepare to create a meal that will surely be a hit.
Slow Cook Tri-Tip Recipe
Time
- Preparation: 10 min
- Cooking: 3 h 30 min
- Ready in: 3 h 40 min
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Onion (medium sized)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 Grass-fed Tri Tip Beef
- 500 ml Provenir Roasted Beef Broth
- 2 Bay leaves
- 2/3 teaspoon Thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Hot water (if required)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees C. In a large heavy-bottomed pot {such as a dutch oven} heat olive oil over medium heat. Once the pot is hot, sauté onions for 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook another minute. Season meat with salt and pepper and brown in pot. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, water, bay leaves, and thyme. Stir and cover. Place into the preheated oven (or crockpot on high) and bake 2-3 hours or until meat is fork-tender. Remove from oven.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove meat from the liquid in the pot. Return to medium heat on the stovetop. In a small bowl, stir butter and flour together until smooth paste forms.
- Pour butter mixture into the hot liquid and whisk in to stir. Within a minute or so, the sauce should thicken to a gravy. If the gravy gets too thick, add in 1/2 cup water or until desired consistency is reached. Replace meat and stir to coat in gravy. Turn heat to low to keep warm before serving.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and/or roasted veggies!
Grilled tri-tip steak with tiger sauce
Barbecues just got much tastier with this grilled tri-tip steak recipe, marinated in a flavourful blend of soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and Chinese five-spice seasoning. And let’s not forget the star of the show—a generous drizzle of spicy sriracha sauce that’s sure to pack a punch. The marinade not only infuses the steak with delicious flavour but also helps to tenderise it.
Tri Tip Steak Recipe with Tiger Sauce
Time
- Preparation: 10 min
- Cooking: 10 min
- Ready in: 25 min
Ingredients
Tiger Sauce
- ⅔ cup teriyaki sauce
- ⅓ cup Mayonaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (garlic chili sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
Marinade
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- ¼ cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Add Tri-Tip Steak, toss to coat, and cover. Let marinate for 20-30 minutes
- Stir together mayo and sriracha sauce. Add lime juice and stir. Sauce should be a good consistency for drizzling. If not, add more lime juice or a few teaspoons of water as needed to thin it out.
- Use tongs to transfer the marinated Tri-Tip to a grill preheated to high. (Discard marinade). Sear on each side about 2 minutes to get a good sear/grill lines. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reads 62 degrees C.
- Remove from grill, allow to rest about 5 minutes. Slice across the grain, then drizzle with teriyaki sauce and spicy mayo. Serve immediately.
Garlic herb Tri-Tip Beef
Looking for a simple yet flavourful way to prepare your tri-tip beef? This delicious recipe, seasoned with a blend of garlic, thyme, and rosemary, is a great one to try.
The herbs and garlic add a burst of delicious flavour to the beef and deliver a host of health benefits. Garlic, for example, is known for its immune-boosting properties, while thyme is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory benefits. Rosemary has been shown to improve digestion and brain function, making it a true superfood.
Garlic Herb Tri-Tip Beef Recipe
A delicious and succulent piece of meat, tri-tip is an ideal choice for festive occasions or important events. Our grass-fed tri-tip has been generously seasoned with garlic, thyme, and rosemary for a burst of flavor in every mouthwatering bite.
Time
- Preparation: 10 min
- Cooking: 15 min
- Ready in: 35 min
Ingredients
- 1 Grass-fed Tri Tip Beef
- 3 tablespoons Fresh thyme (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/5 teaspoons Black pepper
- Garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat grill to a high heat.
- Combine the chopped thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the tri-tip with the olive oil. Using your hands, evenly distribute the minced garlic. Cover both sides of the oiled tri-tip with the seasoning blend.
- Place the tri-tip on the hottest part of the grill and sear for 2-3 minutes. Flip the tri-tip over and transfer to an indirect heat section of the grill. Continue grilling until the inside temperature reaches your desired level of doneness (57° C for medium rare).
- Transfer the tri-tip to a platter, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes
- Slice across the grain and serve immediately.
Why choose grass-fed tri-tip beef?
If you’re a meat lover, you might wonder why you should choose grass-fed tri-tip beef over grain-finished beef. Here’s your answer.
Grass-fed cows roam freely and graze on natural pasture, unlike feedlot cattle, which is better for their overall health and well-being. That’s a win for animal welfare—and a win for you. Why? Because grass-fed meat is of higher quality, better tasting, and more nutritious.
Grass-fed beef has a different fat constitution than grain-fed beef. While it’s about 65 per cent lower in overall fat content, it’s proportionately higher in healthy, cancer-preventing fats like Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and CLAs.
Buy grass-fed tri-tip beef in Australia
Ready to give these recipes a try? Shop online with Provenir today and get top-quality, grass-fed tri-tip beef delivered directly to your doorstep. And while you’re at it, check out our family range for super-speedy dinners that don’t compromise on taste.
We tried Tri tip beef today, this is the first time, this was one amazing meal, loved it.
This is going to be on my next order for sure. 10 out of 10.