Oven Roasted Tri Tip

5 from 1 vote

Oven Roasted Tri Tip

Tri Tip in the Oven is juicy and tender beef roast with a beautiful crust thanks to the Santa Maria seasoning rub. This triangle-shaped bottom sirloin cut is perfect for a budget-friendly meal or holiday feast!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: oven roasted tri tip, tri tip in oven, tri tip roast

Servings: servings

Calories: 344kcal

Author: TipBuzz

Ingredients

2 1/2 pound tri tip see note
1 tablespoon canola oil see note

Santa Maria Seasoning

2 teaspoons garlic powder or granulated garlic
2 teaspoons onion powder or granulated onion
2 teaspoons paprika or 1 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons dried rosemary or 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Instructions

Mix the seasonings in a small bowl. Rub all over the beef and let it rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes (or in the fridge overnight).
Place the oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 425°F.
Place a cast iron skillet over high heat and preheat for 5-7 minutes until very hot. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Then add the tri tip fat-side facing down. Sear for 4 minutes without moving. Then flip and transfer to the oven.
Roast for 20-40 minutes (see note). Start checking doneness after 20 minutes by inserting an instant-read thermometer into the middle: 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium rare, 135°F for medium and 145°F for medium well and 155°F for well done.
Remove the tri tip to a carving board or plate. Tent with foil to keep warm and let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes undisturbed. Then slice widthwise against the grain to serve.

Notes

Tri Tip: Other names for this cut include triangle steak, triangle roast, Santa Maria steak and California cut. The closest substitutes are bottom sirloin and London broil.
Oil: You can use any high-temperature oil including canola, sunflower, safflower and refined olive oil. Avoid extra virgin olive oil, which will smoke.
Pan: If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, then skip the stovetop searing and place the tri tip directly into a roasting pan fitted with a rack instead. Turn on the convection or forced air function if available.
Roasting Time is 10-15 minutes per pound depending on your desired doneness. Because of the triangular shape, the thicker section will be more rare than the thinner section.

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