How To Grill Tri Tip
Grill perfect Tri Tip every time with our fool-proof method using two-zone grilling.
Servings: 6 people
Cost: $20
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pound tri tip, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons beef seasoning
Instructions
- Prep: Prepare your grill for two-zone grilling targeting 450 degrees Fahrenheit in the cooking chamber. We prefer to use lump charcoal if using a charcoal grill for the extra flavor. Coat the tri tip with olive oil and the seasoning liberally.
- Grill Direct: Place the seasoned tri tip on the grill grates over direct heat and close the lid. Grill direct for up to 6 minutes or until you see a nice crust develop. Flip the tri tip over and continue grilling direct for an additional 6 minutes with the lid closed.
- Grill Indirect: When both sides of the tri tip have a nice seared crust, move the tri tip to the indirect side of the grill on the grates and close the lid. Continue to grill over indirect heat until the internal temperature of your steak reaches your desired internal temperature. For us that's 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare.
- Rest: Remove the tri tip when it hits your desired temperature and allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes, uncovered. This allows for carry overcooking to occur and the internal temperature of the tri tip will increase by an additional 3 - 5 degrees. Slice against the grain and serve with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 5mg