Oven-Roasted Tri Tip Steak

4.66 from 212 votes

Oven-Roasted Tri Tip Steak is an economical cut that's flavorful and tender

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Steak

Servings: servings

Calories: 457kcal

Preheat oven to 450° F (230° C). Use a roasting pan with a rack on the bottom.
Combine the seasonings in a dish, then rub it liberally all over the roast. Place the tri tip in the prepared roasting pan, fat side up (if there is a fat cap).
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F (175° C) and continue roasting meat for another 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 130° F (54° C) for medium rare or 140° F (60° C) for medium.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

You can roast any size Tri Tip you want with these instructions, as long as you monitor the internal temperature of the meat as it cooks. A larger roast will take more time, smaller will take less time.
You can season with the Santa Maria rub basics, or add any other seasonings or dry rub that you like.
Be sure to trim off all but a 1/4" fat cap on only one side.
Plan on about 10 minutes in the oven per pound.
Don't rely on time to cook a perfect roast. Take it out of the oven at 130F for medium rare and 140F for medium.
Let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. This allows the meat to come up to the proper temperature and time for the juices to redistribute