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Grilled steak, reminiscent of how to cook tri-tip in the oven, is seasoned with herbs and spices, garnished with parsley, on a white plate.
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Tri Tip in the Oven Recipe

How to cook tri tip in oven to medium rare is here. Perfectly pink with dry rub baked for a high protein dinner we love in cast iron skillet.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked, beef, dry rub, oven, tri tip
Servings: 5
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 pound tri tip
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • Remove meat from fridge and let it sit on the countertop to come closer to room temperature ideally. This should take 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together seasonings in a bowl and coat meat on top and bottom.
  • Heat cast iron skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil and meat and sear for 4 minutes on each side. Leave in the pan and transfer into the oven for 15 minutes or until it reaches the desired internal temp. which is typically medium-rare at 135 F.
  • This should be cooked to the same temperature as you enjoy a normal steak; 130°–135°F (54–57°C) for medium-rare; 135°–145°F (57–63°C) for medium
  • Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg