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    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade

    Published: Nov 2, 2017 · Modified: Jan 12, 2019 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 38 Comments

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    This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Alexia 

    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade. How to make a juicy and flavorful tri-tip steak on the grill paired with Alexia premium side dishes. www.modernhoney.com

    I am sharing how to make a phenomenal Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade paired with the brand new Alexia premium side dishes.

    If my husband could dream up his ultimate meal, it would most likely include steak. I wanted to find a quick and easy marinade to bring out the natural flavors and juices of the steak.  The beauty of a marinade is that it not only flavors the steak but tenderizes it as well. Now that is what I call efficiency.

    This Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade starts with a high-quality piece of meat.  This marinade recipe works with any type of beef or steak and just makes everything better! This amazing steak marinade starts with oil because it helps to tenderize the meat.  Adding an acid helps to break down the tough fibers of the meat so freshly squeezed lemon juice is added to the marinade.

    Brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and an array of spices give it a touch of salty sweetness. When you add sugar to a marinade, it helps to give the steak a nice crust on the outside.

    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade. How to make a juicy and flavorful tri-tip steak on the grill paired with Alexia premium side dishes. www.modernhoney.com

    Use a fork to poke holes throughout the steak so the marinade can seep in.  You want to give this marinade time to do its job so let it rest in the refrigerator for a bare minimum 30 minutes.  It is ideal to leave the steak in the refrigerator for a few hours to let it tenderize and develop those deep, rich flavors.

    The steak is now ready for the grill! Bring it on.  I used to be the girl who was a little afraid of the grill. My husband LOVES to grill so he is always eager to be the man standing in front of it and I didn't stand in his way. 🙂 It wasn't until years ago when he was working later hours that I started figuring out how to do it myself.

    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade. How to make a juicy and flavorful tri-tip steak on the grill paired with Alexia premium side dishes. www.modernhoney.com

    To grill a tri-tip steak, start with high heat. This is an important step as you want to develop a crust on the steak. I always salt both sides of the steak. Grill the steak for about 5-8 minutes per side. Watch for flare-ups and move to another part of the grill if it is flaring up too much.

    After it has been seared, lower the heat to medium or medium-low and continue to grill. Let it cook for another 8-10 minutes or until it reaches 130 degrees in the center of the steak.  An average 2-lb. sized tri-tip steak will take approximately 22 - 25 minutes of total cooking time on the grill.

    Since tri-tip steaks vary in thickness, your best bet is to use a meat thermometer to check for temperature. The instant-read thermometer reads 120 degrees for rare, 130 degrees for medium-rare, and 140 degrees for medium.

    Now the important part! REST.  Let this baby rest...it has been working so hard.  Why do we want the steak to rest when we are starving and want to dive right in? If you were to cut the steak as soon as you pull it off of the grill, all of those heavenly juices would run right out of the steak and onto your plate. We want to keep those precious juices inside the steak! Let the steak rest for at least 10-15 minutes. Patience is a virtue, people.

    Alexia Premium Side Dishes made with high quality ingredients. A grilled tri-tip steak marinade recipe to go along with the Alexia gourmet side dishes. www.modernhoney.com

    While you are waiting, this is the time to focus on the side dishes. I am guilty of forgetting about even making sides since I am usually so focused on the main dish. Then I am scrambling to figure out what I could whip up really quickly to pair with our main dish.  As a busy Mom of 4, I am always trying to find creative ways to get more vegetables into our meals.

    I discovered the easiest frozen side dishes made by Alexia in my grocery store and have been hooked ever since. I have been a fan of Alexia side dishes since I first tried their sweet potato fries and have been devouring them ever since.  I love that Alexia uses only the highest quality ingredients without all of the fillers that others use.  I feel good that I am actually feeding my family healthy vegetables with no GMO ingredients added.

    I am such a risotto fan but it takes a long time standing in front of the stove stirring and stirring and stirring. Alexia has come out with an easier and healthier way to eat risotto -- Butternut Squash Risotto with Parmesan and Sea Salt. It is made in one bag in the microwave in less than 10 minutes!  I literally ate the entire bag! I kid you not. I made myself a bowl of it and just kept going back for more.  It is made with vibrant sweet butternut squash cut into tiny squares, savory parmesan cheese, a touch of cream, and sea salt. It is simply perfect.You can find even more about Alexia gourmet side dishes by clicking http://www.alexiafoods.com. These Alexia side dishes pair so well with this Tri-Tip Steak.

    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade. How to make a juicy and flavorful tri-tip steak on the grill paired with Alexia premium side dishes. www.modernhoney.com

     

    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade. How to make a juicy and flavorful tri-tip steak on the grill paired with Alexia premium side dishes. www.modernhoney.com

    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    A simple grilled steak marinade will transform any steak into a tender and flavorful dinner.
    5 from 26 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 277 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 - 3 lb. Tri-Tip Steak or Flank Steak or any steak of choice
    • ¼ - ⅓ cup Oil
    • ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
    • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce or GF Tamari
    • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
    • ¾ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper
    • Salt to generously coat the outside of steak

    Garnish (optional):

    • Butter
    • Garlic
    • Parsley

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium-sized bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Whisk together.
    • Place steak in a Ziploc bag and pour marinade over steak. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 2 - 4 hours is more ideal.
    • Heat outdoor grill to high.
    • Once the grill is heated, place tri-tip steak on the grill. Generously salt each side of steak. Sear each side for 5 - 8 minutes per side.
    • Lower to medium to medium-low heat and continue to grill for 6-10 minutes or until thermometer reaches 130 degrees in the center of the steak. Tri-tip steaks can range in thickness. It is suggested to use a meat thermometer to check the temperature to ensure the meat isn't overcooked. The total cooking time will be 20 - 25 minutes at the least. An average 2-lb. tri-tip will need about 25 minutes total cooking time.
    • Since tri-tip steaks vary in thickness, your best bet is to use a meat thermometer to check for temperature. The instant-read thermometer reads 120 degrees for rare, 130 degrees for medium-rare, and 140 degrees for medium.
    • Remove steak from grill and let rest for 10 -15 minutes before slicing. Slice across the grain for the most tender meat.
    • May serve with garlic parsley butter.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 547mgSugar: 4gVitamin C: 4.7mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2.7mg
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    I hope that you love this Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade and Alexia Premium Side Dishes. Where are my grill lovers? Happy Grilling, my friends! xo

    Grilled Tri-Tip Steak Marinade. How to make a juicy and flavorful tri-tip steak on the grill paired with Alexia premium side dishes. www.modernhoney.com

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    Comments

    1. David

      August 24, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      One of the best made this for my family and now it’s on the menu every week. Thanks

      Reply
    2. Trisha Letourneau

      July 17, 2021 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Made this recipe for my husbands 50th Birthday party. Everyone raves about the tri-tip and many people requested the recipe. Thank you helping to make a special occasion even more special.

      I also made the easy sweet potato mash, and again they were a big success.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        July 20, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        Yay! Happy 50th Birthday to your husband! Thank you for trusting my recipe for such a big, important day. I appreciate it!

        Reply
    3. Denise

      June 22, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!! Thank you soooo much for this recipe. It was beyond amazing. It is a definite "do again."

      Reply
    4. Ariel

      May 04, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      Best tri tip I’ve ever had. Wow!! followed the recipe exactly and the results were fantastic. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. John

      March 18, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      Good marinade, but I disagree about using a fork to tenderize the steak. IMO, that never the right thing to do: to a steak: the juices drain right out! Just marinate for a couple hours.

      Reply
    6. elizabeth

      October 23, 2020 at 6:01 am

      Made recipe yesterday. Used 2 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce as instructed. Marinated all day. Very disappointed the worcestershire sauce drowned out the other flavors.

      Reply
      • sue zgol

        December 05, 2020 at 4:24 pm

        I always lighten W sauce, just too heavy for my liking. I bet mine was 1 1/2. It was awesome.

        Reply
    7. BOB

      October 21, 2020 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      I have BBQ'd many Tri-Tip over the years and I believe this is the best marinade I have used. I marinated it overnight and our company, who are picky eaters, loved it as well. I highly recommend it.

      Reply
    8. Kelsey

      October 10, 2020 at 7:36 am

      5 stars
      My favorite go to marinade! SO good and easy to make. I do let marinade over night but other than that I follow the recipe to a T. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Alyssa

      June 19, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent! New family favorite. I do marinate much longer than stated, at least 24 hours but usually 48 hours (when I remember!).

      Reply
    10. Jack

      May 03, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      Uh, yeah. This was delicious. Will definitely make again!

      Reply
    11. Debbie J

      April 06, 2020 at 7:38 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect marinade. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    12. Beth W

      July 07, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      I'm preparing sides now. Meat's about to go under the broiler as my grill is toast. I can't wait

      Reply
    13. Jenna Platt

      June 07, 2019 at 5:24 am

      Can you let it marinade for longer than the 2-4 hours? Like if I put it in the marinade before work and then cooked it when I got home?

      Reply
    14. Erin

      April 23, 2019 at 10:30 am

      5 stars
      This marinade was so delicious! We will definitely be using it again soon!

      Reply
    15. Carrie

      April 02, 2019 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent marinade! It had great flavor. We smoked it and seared it on the bbq. Great recipe!

      Reply
    16. Sher

      February 06, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      Can i cook it in the oven? I don’t have a grill

      Reply
      • Smittys Farms

        November 16, 2019 at 8:49 am

        You could pan fry on high for 5 minutes per side and finish in a 300 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Remove and tent when internal temperature reaches 130 degrees.

        Reply
    17. Karen

      September 06, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      Made a double recipe for two tri tip roasts. My teenage grandsons devoured it!! Will definitely make it again!

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        September 07, 2018 at 8:53 am

        You know the way to teenage boy's hearts! I am so glad they loved it! Thank you for trying it! -- Melissa

        Reply
    18. Adriana

      September 03, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      5 stars
      Made the Tri Tip for friends this weekend. First time grilling a tri tip for me. May sound weird but we usually stick to steaks. This was delicious and came out perfect. We all thought it tasted amazing. Thank you for the recipe and step by step instructions.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        September 06, 2018 at 6:53 am

        Hi Adriana! I love to hear it! Thank you for using my tri-tip recipe and for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it!

        Reply
    19. Kurt

      June 10, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Wow. A must try.

      Reply
    20. Stephanie Raffaele

      November 18, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      I made this steak marinade tonight and they are absolutely fantastic! Thanks for sharing this recipe! It’s been the best dinner I’ve made in a long time!

      Reply
      • sue zgol

        December 05, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        5 stars
        One of the best if not the best marinade I have ever made!

        Reply
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