Tri Tip Marinade Recipe Grill

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Try one of my three tri tip marinade recipes, then follow my simple instructions for marinating tri tip to make this lean beef cut the highlight of the barbecue.

The tri tip is a lean, delicious cut of beef that you’ve probably encountered at a barbecue somewhere in Texas or California, and now that grilling season is in full swing, there’s no better time than to throw some on the grill yourself.

But first things first: we need to marinate your tri-tip steak in order to make it incredibly tender and delicious before searing it on the grill.

While you can use a variety of rubs to give your meat extra flavor, including dry rubs, wet rubs, and spice pastes, I almost always opt for marinades because I like to keep cooking simple and easy, and nothing takes much effort than letting your meat sit in the refrigerator to soak up all those lovely juices.

Try one of my three favorite tri tip marinade recipes the next time you’re hosting a barbecue and use my simple marinating advice to make this lean cut of beef the star of the show!

I hope you enjoy trying out my 3 favorite tri tip marinades, which are all incredibly simple and flavorful.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Whisk together. Place steak in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over steak. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  1. 2 teaspoons salt.
  2. 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper.
  3. 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
  4. 1 ½ teaspoons paprika.
  5. 1 teaspoon onion powder.
  6. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary.
  7. ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  8. 1 (2 1/2 pound) beef tri-tip roast.

PERFECT TRI TIP ON THE GRILL (EASY STEAK RECIPE!) | SAM THE COOKING GUY

Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade 🔗

A simple grilled steak marinade will transform any steak into a tender and flavorful dinner.

Prep: 30min

Total: 55min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 277 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 – 3 lb. Tri-Tip Steak (or Flank Steak or any steak of choice)
  • 1/4 – 1/3 cup Oil
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (or GF Tamari)
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • Salt (to generously coat the outside of steak)
  • Butter
  • Garlic
  • Parsley

Instruction:

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Whisk together.
  2. Place steak in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over steak. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 2 – 4 hours is more ideal.
  3. Heat outdoor grill to high.
  4. Once the grill is heated, place tri-tip steak on the grill. Generously salt each side of steak. Sear each side for 5 – 8 minutes per side.
  5. Lower to medium to medium-low heat and continue to grill for 6-10 minutes or until thermometer reaches 130 degrees in the center of the steak. Tri-tip steaks can range in thickness. It is suggested to use a meat thermometer to check the temperature to ensure the meat isn’t overcooked. The total cooking time will be 20 – 25 minutes at the least. An average 2-lb. tri-tip will need about 25 minutes total cooking time.
  6. Since tri-tip steaks vary in thickness, your best bet is to use a meat thermometer to check for temperature. The instant-read thermometer reads 120 degrees for rare, 130 degrees for medium-rare, and 140 degrees for medium.
  7. Remove steak from grill and let rest for 10 -15 minutes before slicing. Slice across the grain for the most tender meat.
  8. May serve with garlic parsley butter.

FAQ

Is it OK to marinate tri tip overnight?

Like flank steak, tri tip has a lot of flavor, and marinating it for a few hours will ensure that the meat comes out juicy and tender. Marinating is my favorite method for tenderizing meat because it’s not only quick and easy, but the meat always comes out delicious.

How do you tenderize tri-tip?

Using soy sauce, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, basil, and parsley make a delicious well-balanced marinade, I recommend marinating tri tip for at least 2 hours or as long as overnight/12 hours.

Is it better to marinade or dry rub a tri-tip?

Tri-tip steaks can be tenderized by marinating them in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Many chefs claim that smoking tri-tip steak is the best way to cook it because it adds flavor and preserves moisture.

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