Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip Roast
This Santa Maria-style grilled tri-tip is coated in a bold spice rub of garlic, paprika, onion, rosemary, cayenne, salt, and black pepper, then paired with a tangy red wine vinegar, oil, garlic, and Dijon marinade. Grilling gives the beef a deeply seasoned, blackened exterior while keeping the center juicy and pink. Serve it sliced for a hearty barbecue dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 68 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Stir salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, rosemary, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
- 3
Place tri-tip in a glass baking dish and coat all sides with the spice mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- 4
Combine vinegar, vegetable oil, crushed garlic, and Dijon mustard in a sealable container. Cover the container and shake until the ingredients are blended.
- 5
Remove tri-tip from the refrigerator. Let it sit uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- 6
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat; lightly oil the grates.
- 7
Place tri-tip on the preheated grill and brush with the vinegar mixture. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and baste. Continue flipping and basting every 4 minutes until the 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).
- 8
Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Calories 443.27 kcal High 22%
- Protein 39.64 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 3.36 g 1%
- Total Fat 30.74 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 8.52 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 126.66 mg High 42%
- Sodium 122.69 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.05 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 58.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Santa Maria Style Grilled Tri Tip Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dijon Mustard, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 443.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dijon Mustard, Dried Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip Roast?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 443.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip Roast healthy?
- Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 443.27 calories and 39.64 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 122.69 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.52 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions 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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