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Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast

Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast features a bold, peppery crust that balances warmth and gentle fruitiness from the mixed peppercorns, wrapped around tender, juicy beef. A glossy pan sauce made with veal stock and a touch of balsamic adds depth and brightness. Serve for a special dinner or holiday meal when you want robust flavor with an elegant finish.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

45 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
63 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
6 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
55 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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36
Heart Health
74
Metabolic
19
Digestive
21
Inflammatory
50
Performance
38
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Put the garlic and 1 pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle; grind to a paste. Stir in the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Set the roast in a baking dish; brush 1/2 of the garlic paste on one side. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.

  3. 3

    Mix the peppercorns in a small bowl; press 1/2 of the mixture into the garlic paste on the roast. Flip the roast; brush the other side with the remaining 1/2 garlic paste, season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and press the remaining 1/2 peppercorn mixture into the garlic paste until the entire roast is coated.

  4. 4

    Set the roast on a rack placed in the baking dish; refrigerate uncovered for 8 hours to overnight to dry out (if desired). The next day, let the roast sit for 1 hour to come to room temperature.

  5. 5

    Melt the butter in a large ovenproof skillet; turn off the heat. Add the roast to the skillet; flip to coat both sides with the butter. Season with salt if desired.

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  7. 7

    Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip the roast. Lower the oven temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C); continue cooking until the pepper crust is lightly browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C), about 15 minutes more.

  8. 8

    Move the roast to a platter; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes.

  9. 9

    Set the skillet with pan drippings over medium heat; whisk in the flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, to remove the raw taste for 2 minutes; whisk in the veal stock.

  10. 10

    Raise the heat to medium-high; bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and reduced by half, about 10 minutes; season with salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and any accumulated juices from the meat platter.

  11. 11

    Slice the roast against the grain, starting at the smallest corner. Serve the slices on warmed plates drizzled with the sauce.

About This Recipe

Four Peppercorn Crusted Tri Tip Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Peppercorns, and Butter. Each serving provides about 450.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Peppercorns, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
How long does it take to make Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast?
About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 450.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 11 steps.
Is Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast healthy?
Four-Peppercorn Crusted Tri-Tip Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 450.16 calories and 47.26 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 120.6 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.77 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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