Grilled Tri-Tip Steak
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup a white vinegar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 pounds beef tri-tip steak
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine the white vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and salt to make the marinade.
- Make sure the marinade is mixed well and pour it into a resealable plastic bag. Add tri-tip steak and make sure it is well coated. Using tongs, carefully turn steak over a few times in marinade. Seal bag, and let the steak marinate for 2 to 6 hours, or up to overnight.
- Prepare a medium (500 F to 600 F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Remove tri-tip steak from marinade and discard the marinade. Place steak on the preheated hot grill.
- Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice during the cooking process to get an even sear, including holding the sides against the grill for a few minutes to make sure all surfaces are seared. Remove steak once it has reached the desired temperature.
- Rest steak for 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure to tent with aluminum foil if the rest time is longer than 5 minutes or if you are waiting for other items to come off the grill so the meat does not become cold.
- Slice tri-tip against the grain in thin pieces and serve with your favorite sides.
Tip: Even though tri-tip that is marinated simply is excellent on its own, the meat lends itself well to other flavors and is popular in most cuisines worldwide. For an Asian spin, try sesame-ginger tri-tip or, for a taste of the islands, Jamaican jerk tri-tip fits the bill. Head south of the border for grilled tri-tip steak tacos or try grilled tri-tip in a sandwich with caramelized onion. The uses for tri-tip steak are limited only by your imagination.
Recipe and photo from The Spruce Eats.
