The Best Beef Tri-Tip
This beef tri-tip roast is coated in a bold spice rub of smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne, black pepper, and fresh and dried rosemary, creating a smoky, herb-forward flavor with gentle heat. Cooked low and slow with beef broth, it becomes a tender, flavorful centerpiece for a family dinner, holiday meal, or relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in The Best Beef Tri-Tip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 85 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
- 2
Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, dried rosemary, and fresh rosemary together in a small bowl.
- 3
Place the tri-tip in a baking pan. Season generously with the spice rub until both sides are completely covered.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Flip the meat halfway through.
- 5
Cover the pan with aluminum foil and let the meat rest for 20 minutes. Remove the tri-tip to a cutting board and cut it into 2 pieces where the grain changes direction. Slice the meat across the grain and transfer it to serving plates.
- 6
Mix the beef broth into the pan drippings and drizzle the mixture over the slices.
- 7
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 254.21 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 29.85 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 1.8 g 1%
- Total Fat 14.44 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.24 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 95.92 mg High 32%
- Sodium 170.81 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.71 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 15.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 43.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 5.4 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.25 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 🧄
About This Recipe
The Best Beef Tri Tip is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 254.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is The Best Beef Tri-Tip made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Rosemary, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make The Best Beef Tri-Tip?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is The Best Beef Tri-Tip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is The Best Beef Tri-Tip healthy?
- The Best Beef Tri-Tip has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 254.21 calories and 29.85 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 170.81 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.24 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, 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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