Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub
Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub layers a bold garlicky bite with a balanced salt-and-black-pepper finish that forms a flavorful crust on the roast. It highlights the beef’s natural richness, yielding juicy slices perfect for backyard grilling or a casual weekend dinner. Serve it with simple sides to let the seasoned tri-tip shine.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 63 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Combine garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Rub the mixture over both sides of the tri-tip roast.
- 3
Sear the roast on both sides on the preheated grill, then cook until the center is light pink, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the roast should register 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium doneness. Let the roast rest for a few minutes, then slice it at an angle.
- Calories 281.77 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 32.92 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 5.35 g 2%
- Total Fat 14.96 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.43 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.31 mg High 34%
- Sodium 151.01 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.08 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.17 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 65.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.01 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 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.
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About This Recipe
Garlic Pepper Tri Tip Spice Rub is made with 5 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Tri Tip Roast. Each serving provides about 281.77 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Salt, Tri-Tip Roast, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 281.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub healthy?
- Garlic-Pepper Tri-Tip Spice Rub has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 281.77 calories and 32.92 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 151.01 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.43 g (27% 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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