How to Make Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to grilling, few things are as satisfying as a perfectly cooked tri-tip beef. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or just looking for a delicious meal to enjoy with the family, Santa Maria Grilled Tri-Tip Beef is a classic and crowd-pleasing dish that is sure to impress. This recipe, originating from the Santa Maria Valley in California, is a celebration of the region's traditional flavors and grilling techniques. The result is a tender, flavorful cut of meat that is perfectly...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (2 1/2 pound) beef tri-tip roast
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves crushed garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Stir salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, rosemary, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Place tri-tip in a glass baking dish and coat on all sides with spice mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Combine vinegar, vegetable oil, crushed garlic, and Dijon mustard in a sealable container. Cover the container and shake until ingredients are blended.
  • Remove tri-tip from the refrigerator. Let sit uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat; lightly oil the grates.
  • Place tri-tip on the preheated grill and brush with vinegar mixture. Cook for 4 minutes, flip, and baste. Flip and baste every 4 minutes until tri-tip starts to firm up and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 25 to 30 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 166mg
    • Sodium: 855mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 53g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 488mg