If you’re looking for a delicious and easy meal, look no further than Instant Pot Tri Tip. This steak is cooked to perfection in just minutes, and is perfect for any meal. Plus, it’s a great way to show your friends and family how much you love them.
As for it at your butcher, if you can not find it at the grocery store.
How Do You Season Tri-Tip?
A rub or seasoning mix is the best way to season or flavor- this is key to having a successful dish.
Top 3 ways to Season Tri Tip Roast
salt and pepper (and a pinch of cayenne)steak rubcajun seasoning mix
Baja Tri tip Dry Rub Mix
Ingredients:
2 tsp brown sugar1 tsp white sugar2 tsp onion finely diced or powder2 tps rosemary ground or powder2 tps ground ginger powder2 tsp sea or rock salt1 tsp ground white or black pepper1 tspn smokey paprika1/4 tsp pepper of cayenne
Directions:
Simple Steak Dry Rub Mix Recipe
1 tbs finely diced garlic or powder1 tbs finely dieced onion or powder1 tbs rosemary1 tsp salt1 tsp pepper1 tsp raw sugar
Must you use a dry rub on Tri-Tip?
No you do not have to use a dry rub
What is the best alternative to a dry rub
Use real herbs and spices and beef broth as you cook. Add 1 cup of diced white onion, and 4 finely diced garlic cloves, salt and pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce when you cook in the tri tip steak in the instant pot. Actually putting in one bay leaf if you have it also adds to the flavor. You can also add 2 tbs of your favorite BBQ sauce also.
How to Cook Tri-Tip in a Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
The methods for cooking sirloin tip roast in an Instant Pot or even an older element heated pressure cooker are very similar. How to cool a stovetop Pressure Cooker – Put the conventional pressure cooker in the sink and run cold water over the pot until steam does not come out anymore.
Instant Pot Tri Tip Recipe
You can vary these cooking times depending on how well cooked you want your tri-tip roast. I try to go for medium doneness so that the meat is a bit pink in the middle. Cooking so that it is pull-apart tender you will need to cook for 55 minutes.
3 pound tri-tip roast4 tbs of the dry rub mix10 tbs beef stock or broth
Slice off the fat cap from the tri-tip. Rub the rub all over the tri-tip. Turn the Instant Pot to high-temperature Saute. Cook the meat for about 3 minutes each side until brown Take out the meat, put in the trivet (rack) – place the tri-tip on the top – Add the stock to the pot so that it is just underneath the meat. Cook on “high-pressure” for 30 minutes with 10 minutes natural release. Remove the tri tip and let the rest for 5 minutes before cutting or slicing See our Ultimate Steak Doneness Guide Here
How to Make Tri Tip Beef Gravy
Use the liquid (beef drippings) to make wonderful gravy. Turn the Instant Pot to the saute function and first reduce the volume by boiling for 5-10 minutes until it has decreased by 30% In a small glass combine 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. Stir well the cornstarch to the drippings, stirring well. Then make sure you cook it by boiling it for another 2-3 minutes so that the cornstarch taste is gone, and you are left with a rich and thick gravy.
Top Beef Gravy Flavor Tips
You can consider adding one or more of the ingredients to vary the flavor of the gravy depending on your taste.
mushroom soup mixtomato pasteolive oil
Chefs Tip How do I but a tri tip steak
Buy a tri tip pre-seasoned from your butcher. Ask then a couple of days in advance and you will have a real special roast.
Chefs Tip on how to apply a dry rub to a tri tip steak.
Put the rub on and wrapped it in plastic wrap for 3 hours in the fridge. (take out 1 hour before cooking to allow it to come up to room temperature.
Is Tri Tip tender or tough
Tri Tip can be cooked to be really tender – especially in a pressure cooker
How do you cook Costco tri tip
Costco tri tips can be cooked to be very juicy and tender in an Instant Pot
How do you tenderize tri tip
The best way to tenderize a tri tip californian steak is to cook in an Instant pot
Can you cook a tri tip like a brisket or pot roast?
Yes – the method and recipe here can be used for these cuts of steak.
What Can I serve with my tri tip Steak
Roast VeggiesRoast PotatoesFrench Fries
You can also make tri tip tacos and an amazing sandwich.
How much tri tip per person?
Triangle-shaped tri-tip is one of the best steaks for grilling. It has a nice marbling throughout the meat, making it juicy and tender. The triangle shape allows for even cooking and gives the meat a beautiful presentation. And do not for get to season it with your favorite rub. Tri-tip is also known as “bottom round” or “bottom sirloin”. It is usually sold at butcher shops and grocery stores.
If you are having a big party or a large group of people how much tri tip per person?
Answer: 8oz of tri tip steak per person.
