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The Best Beef Tri-Tip

The Best Beef Tri-Tip features a spice-rubbed roast cooked low and slow for juicy slices with a smoky, peppery crust and rosemary aroma. Finished with pan drippings whisked with beef broth, it delivers rich, beef-forward flavor perfect for a weekend dinner or casual gathering when you want tender, medium-rare results.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook1 hr 30 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
The Best Beef Tri-Tip
  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Combine salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, dried rosemary, and fresh rosemary in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Set the tri-tip in a baking pan. Generously season it with the spice rub until both sides are fully coated.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, or to your preferred doneness, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Turn the meat over halfway through.

  5. 5

    Cover the pan with aluminum foil and let the meat rest for 20 minutes. Move 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 place on serving plates.

  6. 6

    Stir the beef broth into the pan drippings and drizzle over the slices.

  7. 7

    Serve and enjoy.