Name: Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1 - 2 1/2 lb Tri-Tip Steak; 2-3 tsp Sea Salt; 2-3 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 small shallot; 1 red jalapeno (or green jalapeno); 5 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup extra Virgin olive oIl; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 1/2 tsp red crushed pepper

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Grilled Tri-Tip Steak, cooked to perfection and ready in minutes. Paired with herbaceous Chimichurri Sauce, it is an incredibly flavorful dish made with fresh, simple ingredients! This easy method for grilling tri-tip gives you delicious fork-tender steak every time!

Overhead view of grilled tri-tip with chimichurri sauce srizzled on top, with a side of chimchurri and parsley.

What is Tri-Tip?

It is a triangle-shaped cut of meat from the lower part of the sirloin. It’s lean, thick, and tender, making it perfect for grilling and roasting!

Tri-tip is an overlooked and underappreciated cut of meat, but it is one of the best most affordable cuts of steak and it is perfect for grilling.

The Best Way to Cook Tri-Tip

While tri-tip is perfect for grilling and roasting, grilling is my absolute favorite method. Tri-tip is super easy to grill and takes hardly any time! Marinating the tri-tip first is essential to successfully grilling and ensuring a perfectly tender finish.

I season my tri-tip with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and place it in the fridge for a couple of hours before it is ready to be grilled. The flavors are simple, but incredibly effective and help create the perfect tender, juicy meat.

How to grill tri-tip

Tri-tip is one of the easiest cuts of meat to grill. The first key thing to remember is that you want your meat to come to room temperature before cooking to ensure the steak cooks evenly. Never cook the meat right out of the fridge!

Once your steak is at room temperature, preheat your grill to 400°F. Sprinkle a bit of extra salt and pepper or your favorite rub on all sides of the steak. This will help create a golden crust on the outside and tender meat on the inside.

Once the grill is hot, use a grill brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil on the grill grates. Place the steak on the grill, fat side down, and allow it took cook for about 5 minutes. Then, flip the steak and cook for about 6-8 minutes on the other side, or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130°F for medium-rare and 140° for medium, which is the way I like my steak!

Take the steak off of the grill and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes as the steak becomes even more tender and the flavors are sealed.

Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri sauce is a herbaceous sauce that originated in Argentina. It is traditionally made with olive oil, parsley, garlic, and a dash of vinegar. I like a complex blend of herbs and spices, so I add cilantro and oregano for an even more robust, piquant sauce!

What to Serve with Tri Tip Steak

Potatoes and Rice Dishes: Steak and potatoes are always a good idea. You can serve this tri-tip with creamy mashed potatoes, crispy fried potatoes, or cottage fries. If you’re a rice fan, try pairing it with cilantro lime rice for a flavorful meal.
Salads: Steak pairs perfectly with salad, especially if you’re wanting a lighter meal. Ceasar Salad, Superfood Salad, or this Greek Quinoa Salad are all great options.
Vegetables: My favorite grilled vegetable to pair with this steak is Grilled Eggplant. Tri-tip also pairs very well with asparagus, roasted radishes, or green beans!