Description
Santa maria roast beef brings California’s central coast flavors to your dinner table, showcasing robust seasoning and tender meat. Grilled to perfection with classic tri-tip spices, this dish promises a mouthwatering experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 lb (1.1–1.4 kg) tri-tip roast (or sirloin roast)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- ½ tsp brown sugar (optional, for balance)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Meticulously dry the roast, trimming unnecessary fat. Massage olive oil across the entire surface to enhance flavor absorption and promote even cooking.
- Seasoning Activation: Thoroughly blend dry rub ingredients, creating a robust spice mixture. Generously coat the roast, ensuring complete coverage. Allow meat to rest at ambient temperature for flavor infusion, approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Heat Configuration: Calibrate grill or oven to medium-high temperature around 425°F. For grilling, establish two-zone heat distribution with direct and indirect cooking areas.
- Crust Development: Strategically sear meat over direct heat, creating a caramelized exterior by cooking 4-5 minutes per side until a rich, golden-brown crust emerges.
- Thermal Precision: Transfer roast to cooler grill section or oven. Maintain closed environment and monitor internal temperature. Target 130°F for medium-rare doneness, which typically requires 20-30 minutes depending on meat thickness.
- Resting and Carving: Allow meat to relax for 10 minutes, redistributing internal juices. Slice thinly against the grain to maximize tenderness and preserve optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality tri-tip or beef roast with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness, avoiding overcooking which can make the beef tough and dry.
- Always let the meat rest after cooking to allow juices to redistribute, guaranteeing a more succulent and flavorful result.
- Cut thin slices against the grain to break down muscle fibers, creating a more tender and easier-to-chew meat texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg