Cooking Tri Tip In Oven

Oven Tri Tip Roast – tender, juicy, rich beef roast soaked in a red wine-based aromatic marinade and roasted in the oven for scrumptious meat. This oven roasted tri tip steak makes an impressive holiday meal or family weekend dinner that won't break the bank!

Oven Tri Tip Roast

How are you coping up with all the hustle and bustle for this month?

I hope you're still right on track with your to-do list and in the mood for steak dinner! 'Cause today, I'm sharing with you California's pride: the Tri Tip. A unique beef cut that is part roast and part steak that is 100% delicious whether grilled or roasted in the oven. And not to mention that it's budget-friendly, too, compared to buying its equivalent steak cut.

Let me convince you on why you should have this on your holiday or regular dinner table!

What is Tri Tip?

Oven Tri Tip Roast

If you haven't tried tri tip, you're missing out a ton! Also known as triangle roast, triangle steak, bottom sirloin steak and California cut, this kind of beef cut comes from the bottom sirloin which has less fat and very lean. It's a boneless triangular (sort of) cut that pretty much resembles a boomerang (see PHOTO HERE) that usually weighs about 1 1/2- 2 pounds. Even with how lean it is, it has enough marbling or fat which makes up its flavor and tenderness.

What's the difference between tri tip roast and sirloin tip roast?

While both of these cuts are delicious, they have their own differences. A sirloin tip roast comes from the top portion of the sirloin that is at the rear back area of a cow. The tri-tip roast, on the other hand, is from the bottom sirloin which is boneless. All these cuts might get you confused, so SEE THIS PICTURE HERE to better illustrate to you the different beef cuts.

Is Tri Tip the same with Flank Steak?

If you've seen the photo linked above, you'll know that flank steak is also different from tri tip. Flank steak is from the bottom abdominal area of a cow which contains a lot of hard-working muscles, unlike tri tip. Although these two are lean, flank steak isn't as tender as trip tip steak.

Oven Tri Tip Roast

Tri Tip Marinade

Luckily, here in Los Angeles, California, we're kinda spoiled with more sunshine. Although I love my tri tip steak over the coals, I do enjoy it from the oven, too. After all, it's seriously packed with great flavors from the marinade. Letting the tri tip soaked in a marinade actually enhances its flavor. Below is my go-to tri-tip marinade recipe:

garlic
fresh thyme
smoked paprika
dried basil
olive oil
red wine
onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

Mix all of these and rub the meat with the wine marinade and give the beef a good 1-hour soak in the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature 5 minutes before use. That amount of time would already be enough to elevate its flavor, but if you can soak it overnight, that'd be better.

If you have a favorite beef marinade, feel free to soak the meat with it instead.

How Long to Cook Tri Tip?

Before you roast the beef in the oven, I highly recommend that you brown it first over the stovetop using a cast-iron skillet. In this way, we can get that nice crispy exterior even without the grill. After browning the meat, transfer it to the pre-heated oven at 425°F and roast for 15-20 minutes or until the inserted meat thermometer reaches your preferred doneness.

For a medium-rare tri tip roast, remove it when the temperature reaches 135°F and 145°F for medium (about 10 minutes longer). Let it rest first for 5-10 minutes and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

And remember, start slicing the roast in half against the grain on the ends and again at the center point.

Oven Tri Tip Roast

What to Serve with Oven Tri Tip Roast?

This oven roasted tri tip recipe makes an AWESOME Thanksgiving and Christmas main dish. Aside from serving it with the wine marinade itself, we also love it served with the following below:

Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
Homemade Gravy
Cornbread Dressing

Got some leftovers? Don't you worry! Thin slices of this incredible roast recipe make great sandwiches for lunch or diced them up and throw them into this hearty Beef Barley Soup.

More Delicious Roast Recipes

Spiced Roast Turkey
Prime Rib Roast
Pork Tenderloin Roast
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Cajun Whole Roast Chicken
Pernil (Puerto Rican Roast Pork)

Oven Tri Tip Roast

How To Make Oven Tri Tip Roast

Make sure tri-tip is dry and score the fat layer with a knife, cutting through the fat, but not through the meat. Season it with salt and pepper, then set aside.

oven tri tip roast seasoned with salt and pepper

Mix together garlic, thyme, paprika, basil, 1 tbsp oil, red wine, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

oven tri tip roast mixing spices

Rub the wine marinade over meat and place in a resealable plastic bag, scraping in all the garlic paste and seal. Refrigerate for 1 hour and let it sit at room temperature 5 minutes before use. Reserve marinade and set aside.

oven tri tip roast marinade

Preheat oven to 425°F.

In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over high heat and place tri-tip fat side down. Lower heat to medium-high and cook for 4-5 minutes or until thoroughly browned. Flip tri-tip and cook for 2 more minutes, then transfer to the pre-heated oven.

oven tri tip roast cooking in cast iron

Roast for about 15-20 minutes or longer , depending on the weight of the tri- tip . It is best to use a meat thermometer to check for doneness . The internal temperature is 135 degrees for medium-rare and 145° for medium. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Meanwhile, while the tri tip is roasting, place the reserved marinade in a small sauce-pan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until thickened and reduced down. Adjust with salt and pepper.

Slice the roast in half against the grain on the ends and again at the center point.

Watch How To Make It

Prep: 1 hr 10 mins

Cook: 27 mins

Total: 1 hr 37 mins

American

Oven Tri Tip Roast

▢ 2-2 ½ pounds (900-1125g) tri tip roast
▢ freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Tri Tip Marinade

▢ 2 cloves garlic , minced
▢ 2 teaspoons (0.80-1.6g) fresh thyme
▢ ½ teaspoon (1g) smoked paprika
▢ 1 teaspoon (0.42g) dried basil
▢ 1 tablespoon (14ml) olive oil
▢ 1/3 cup (78ml) red wine
▢ 2 teaspoons (4g) onion powder
▢ freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Make sure tri-tip is dry and score the fat layer with a knife, cutting through the fat, but not through the meat. Season it with salt and pepper, then set aside.
Mix together garlic, thyme, paprika, basil, 1 tbsp oil, red wine, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Rub the wine marinade over meat and place in a resealable plastic bag, scraping in all the garlic paste and seal. Refrigerate for 1 hour and let it sit at room temperature 5 minutes before use. Reserve marinade and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a large cast-iron skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over high heat and place tri-tip fat side down. Lower heat to medium-high and cook for 4-5 minutes or until thoroughly browned. Flip tri-tip and cook for 2 more minutes, then transfer to the pre-heated oven.
Roast for about 15-20 minutes or longer , depending on the weight of the tri- tip . It is best to use a meat thermometer to check for doneness . The internal temperature is 135 degrees for medium-rare and 145° for medium. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Meanwhile, while the tri tip is roasting, place the reserved marinade in a small sauce-pan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until thickened and reduced down. Adjust with salt and pepper.
Slice the roast against the grain Serve with the marinade sauce.

For a medium-rare tri tip roast, remove it when the temperature reaches 135°F and 145°F for medium (about 10 minutes longer). Let it rest first for 5-10 minutes and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef, oven tri tip roast, roasted beef, trip tip roast

Nutrition Facts

Oven Tri Tip Roast

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 Calories from Fat 153

% Daily Value*

Fat 17g 26%

Saturated Fat 6g 38%

Cholesterol 123mg 41%

Sodium 102mg 4%

Potassium 630mg 18%

Carbohydrates 2g 1%

Fiber 1g 4%

Sugar 1g 1%

Protein 39g 78%

Vitamin A 114IU 2%

Vitamin C 2mg 2%

Calcium 56mg 6%

Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.