Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast
This roast features a bold garlic-herb crust with peppery heat and hints of oregano, rosemary, and cayenne that complement the rich, beefy tri-tip. Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast delivers a tender, sliceable interior after a hot sear, making it perfect for weekend cookouts, casual gatherings, or a centerpiece dinner with classic sides.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, rosemary, sage, lemon pepper, seasoned salt, and bouillon granules; sprinkle this mixture over all sides of the roast and rub it into the meat.
- 3
Heat a skillet over high heat. Add the roast and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the roast, fat-side up, to a roasting pan; cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- 4
Cook in the preheated oven until it is just turning from pink to gray, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Uncover the roast; tent it loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Calories 112.19 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 12.44 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 3.46 g 1%
- Total Fat 5.73 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.16 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 85.51 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.06 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 59.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.79 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Santa Maria Inspired Tri Tip Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 112.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 112.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast healthy?
- Santa Maria-Inspired Tri-Tip Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 112.19 calories and 12.44 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, 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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