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The Best Grilled Tri Tip Marinade (5-Ingredients!)

The BEST Tri Tip Steak Marinade Recipe - just 5 ingredients! Served with red wine vinegar sautéed red onions. Bright, flavorful, and delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 61
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

Tri Tip Marinade

  • 1.5 pound tri tip roast I get my beef from ButcherBox, which I highly recommend
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons monk fruit substitute date paste for Whole30
  • 3 cloves of garlic smashed
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Sautéed Red Onions

  • 4 red onions sliced 1/4" thick
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions

  • In your gallon ziploc bag, combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, monk fruit, garlic, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Shake and squeeze it to mix the marinade. Add the tri tip roast, remove as much air as possible, and seal. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator, or up to 2 days.
  • Preheat your grill (or indoor grill grates) over medium high heat. Remove the tri tip from the marinade, discard any remaining marinade in bag. Sprinkle the tri tip with about 1 teaspoon of salt, and grill the tri tip covered for 15 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until the tri tip has an internal temperature of 135ºF for medium rare (or 145ºF for medium), about 8-10 more minutes depending on the thickness of your tri tip. Remove the cooked tri tip from the grill and rest for 10 minutes.
  • While the tri tip is cooking and resting, make the grilled onions. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil, sliced onions, salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft. If the pan ever gets too dry, or the onions start to get too charred, I add in 1/4 cup of water to keep everything juicy. The water will cook away. Add more water during the cooking process if needed. When the onions are softened, add in the 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  • After the tri tip has rested, slice against the grain and serve topped with the grilled red onions.
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for 5 days.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • Meat Thermometer: You can check the temperature of the beef with an instant-read thermometer to know the temperature. I typically cook mine to 140-145 degrees F, which is medium. Cook to your desired temperature. 
  • Sweetener: Because I typically eat low carb, I use monk fruit sweetener in this recipe. However, feel free to use brown sugar or white sugar if preferred. 

Serving Tips

Slice against the grain of the meat into thin slices. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve as a main dish with various side dishes like roasted vegetables, potatoes, or a salad.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Discard any remaining marinade and make it fresh the next time. 

Nutrition

Calories: 61 | Total Carbs: 5g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 0.9g | Net Carbs: 4g