How should I cook a tri tip roast?

Grill or roast it hot and pull it at medium-rare, about 130-135°F, then rest it. Slice thin against the grain, which changes direction across the roast.

Is tri tip a tender cut?

It is moderately tender with a coarse grain. It stays tender at medium-rare and sliced against the grain, but gets chewy past medium.

Should I marinate it?

A marinade or dry rub helps because Choice tri tip has moderate marbling. A few hours in marinade or an overnight rub adds flavor and some tenderness.

How many people does one roast serve?

A roast in the 1.6 to 2.8 lb range serves roughly three to six people, depending on the size and portion. Expect some shrinkage during cooking.

Yes, it is a boneless roast, which makes carving and portioning simpler.

How does it compare with a ribeye roast?

Tri tip is leaner, smaller and more affordable, with bolder beef flavor but less marbling. A ribeye roast is richer and more forgiving of overcooking.

What do buyers say about the Tri Tip Roast, Choice Angus Beef, 1 per Tray, Fresh?

Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,995 ratings.

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Tri Tip Roast, Choice Angus Beef, 1 per Tray, Fresh

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Tri Tip Roast, Choice Angus Beef, 1 per Tray, Fresh

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Last seen at $31.80 at Walmart on Nov 8.

Our take on the Tri Tip Roast, Choice Angus Beef, 1 per Tray, Fresh

A boneless tri tip roast cut from USDA Choice Angus beef, sold fresh as a single roast. The triangular cut comes from the sirloin and is known for beefy flavor and a coarse grain that stays tender when cooked to medium-rare and sliced against it. It suits grillers and oven roasters who want a compact roast without the cost of a whole tenderloin or rib roast. Compared with prime cuts it has less marbling, so it rewards marinating or a dry rub and careful doneness more than long slow cooking.

Best forGrilling and smoking for a small groupWeeknight oven roast for two to fourMarinating or dry-rub barbecue cooksShoppers wanting a lean, high-protein beef roast

Pros

Boneless and compact, easy to carve
USDA Choice Angus with decent marbling for the grade
Bold beef flavor that holds up to rubs and marinades
23g of protein and a good source of iron per serving
Cooks relatively fast compared with larger roasts

Cons

Less marbling than prime, so it can dry out if overcooked
Tough and chewy if sliced with the grain
Best served medium-rare, which not everyone wants
Roast size varies, so cooking time is hard to pin down

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What reviewers say

4.2 / 51,995 ratings

Buyers rate it well overall, praising the beefy flavor and tenderness when cooked to medium-rare and sliced against the grain. Complaints center on inconsistent size and cuts that turned out tough or dry.

What people mention

FlavorPraisedBuyers describe a full, beefy flavor that stands up to rubs and marinades.
TendernessMixedMany find it tender at medium-rare, but some report chewy or tough results.
SizeCriticisedSeveral buyers say the roast weighed less or more than expected, making cooking times unpredictable.
MarblingMixedSome packages show good marbling for Choice grade, others look lean and uneven.
Cooking easePraisedReviewers like that it roasts quickly and carves easily once boneless.

About the Tri Tip Roast, Choice Angus Beef, 1 per Tray, Fresh

This is a fresh, boneless Tri Tip roast cut from USDA Certified Choice Angus beef. The cut has a distinctive triangular shape. It is marbled and known for being tender and flavorful.

Tri Tip Sirloin roasts work well for barbecuing, especially when marinated before cooking. They also hold up to the bold flavors of dry rubs.

Each serving has 23g of protein and is a good source of iron.

Cut: Tri Tip Sirloin roast, boneless
Beef grade: USDA Certified Choice Angus
Condition: Fresh
Weight: 1.6 - 2.8 lb per tray
Quantity: 1 roast per tray
Protein: 23g per serving
Nutrition: Good source of iron
Cooking: Barbecuing; marinade or dry rub

Specifications

size: 1.6 - 2.8 lbSource

Questions and answers

How should I cook a tri tip roast?: Grill or roast it hot and pull it at medium-rare, about 130-135°F, then rest it. Slice thin against the grain, which changes direction across the roast.
Is tri tip a tender cut?: It is moderately tender with a coarse grain. It stays tender at medium-rare and sliced against the grain, but gets chewy past medium.
Should I marinate it?: A marinade or dry rub helps because Choice tri tip has moderate marbling. A few hours in marinade or an overnight rub adds flavor and some tenderness.
How many people does one roast serve?: A roast in the 1.6 to 2.8 lb range serves roughly three to six people, depending on the size and portion. Expect some shrinkage during cooking.
Is it boneless?: Yes, it is a boneless roast, which makes carving and portioning simpler.
How does it compare with a ribeye roast?: Tri tip is leaner, smaller and more affordable, with bolder beef flavor but less marbling. A ribeye roast is richer and more forgiving of overcooking.
Where is the Tri Tip Roast, Choice Angus Beef, 1 per Tray, Fresh cheapest?: At Walmart, for $31.80, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Tri Tip Roast, Choice Angus Beef, 1 per Tray, Fresh?: Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,995 ratings.