This Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Recipe delivers juicy, flavorful beef with a simple homemade marinade made from soy sauce, white vinegar, vegetable oil, garlic, and black pepper. Whether you’re planning a summer barbecue or an easy family dinner, grilled tri-tip is a delicious way to enjoy a flavorful cut of beef.
Tri-tip comes from the bottom sirloin and is known for its distinctive triangular shape, rich beef flavor, and satisfying texture. Marinating the meat before grilling adds savory flavor, while resting and slicing against the grain help keep each bite tender.
Why You’ll Love This Grilled Tri-Tip
- Simple marinade: Just six basic ingredients plus the beef.
- Bold flavor: Soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar complement the steak.
- Perfect for grilling: High heat creates a delicious browned exterior.
- Great for gatherings: Three pounds of beef makes a generous main course.
- Versatile leftovers: Thinly sliced steak works well in sandwiches and salads.
How to Make Grilled Tri-Tip Steak
Start by combining the soy sauce, white vinegar, vegetable oil, minced garlic, black pepper, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Place the tri-tip in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over the meat, and turn to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 2–6 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
Preheat your grill and remove the steak from the marinade. Discard the used marinade.
Grill the tri-tip, turning as needed for even browning. Because tri-tip varies in thickness, use an instant-read meat thermometer rather than relying only on cooking time.
For USDA-recommended food safety, cook whole-cut beef to 145°F internally, followed by a minimum three-minute rest.
After grilling, let the steak rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Tri-tip has grain running in different directions, so adjust your slicing angle as needed.
What to Serve with Grilled Tri-Tip
Serve with Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes, or Garlicky Roasted Broccoli.
This easy grilled tri-tip is ideal for backyard cookouts, weekend dinners, and family gatherings. Make the meal complete and grill up some dessert, Grilling Desserts: Sweet Treats Straight from the BBQ.
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Grilled Tri Tip Steak
Grilled Tri Tip Steak is absolutely wonderful. Tri tip steak is a versatile beef cut for grilling, broiling, and skillet-cooking.
- Total Time: 1:45
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 3 pound beef tri tip steaks
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well and pour into a resealable bag. Add tri tip and make sure it is well coated. Using tongs, carefully turn steak over a few times in marinade. Seal bag and let steak marinate for 2-6 hours.
- Preheat grill for high heat. Remove tri tip steaks from marinade and discard marinade. Place steaks on a hot grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning a few times during the cooking process to get an even sear.
- Remove steaks once they have reached desired doneness.
- Rest steaks for 5-10 minutes. Make sure to tent with aluminum foil if the rest time is longer than 5 minutes, or you are waiting for other items to come off the grill.
- Slice tri tips against the grain in to thin pieces and serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :15
- Category: Entree
- Method: Grilled