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Tri-Tip Marinade

This Tri-Tip Marinade is SO FLAVORFUL! A perfect blend of savory, tangy, and sweet ingredients to elevate your steak grilling game.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Easy, grilling, Marinade, Quick
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2-3 pound tri-tip steak

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Whisk together until well blended.
  • To the mixture, add 4 1/2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and 2 1/2 teaspoons of brown sugar. Whisk again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • Place your 2-3 pound tri-tip steak into a resealable storage bag or a shallow container. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is completely coated. Seal the bag or cover the container.
  • Refrigerate the marinating tri-tip for at least 2 hours, but ideally, let it sit overnight. This allows all the flavors to penetrate the meat thoroughly.
  • Preheat your grill or oven. Remove the tri-tip from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Grill or roast according to your preferred method until the internal temperature reaches your desired doneness. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Storage Bag or Container
  • Grill or Oven

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate the tri-tip overnight.
  • Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make this marinade gluten-free.
  • Leftover marinated tri-tip can be refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.