Tri Tip Sandwich Recipes

TRI-TIP DIP

Steps:

• Combine the butter with the garlic and brush on the inside of the ciabatta rolls. Toast the rolls on a grill, or broil in the oven until crispy. Smear with Horseradish Mayonnaise.
• Dip the tri-tip slices into the hot Jus for 45 seconds to warm. Pile the meat onto the bottoms of the rolls and top with cheese if using. Close the sandwiches, slice in half and serve with extra Jus on the side for dipping.
• Combine the sour cream, horseradish, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute the shallots and garlic in the butter and olive oil until lightly caramelized, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the flour and mix together to form a loose paste (roux). Deglaze with the brandy and whisk in the beef stock, demi-glace and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the aroma and flavor of the jus are rich and deep, 25 minutes. Strain the broth to remove the garlic and shallots, then return the liquid to the pot. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.

TRUCKER SPECIAL SANDWICH WITH ROASTED TRI-TIP

Steps:

• For the roasted tri-tip: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the tri-tip in a roasting pan and cover with the carrots, celery, onions, oregano and some garlic. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup water to the pan and cover.
• Bake for 1 1/2 hours (reduce the time for rarer meat). Uncover and brown for about 30 minutes more. Let rest for about 15 minutes before slicing. (The stock may be saved for soups and brown gravies.)
• For the trucker special sandwich: Spread the butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place two bread slices, butter-side down, in a skillet over medium heat. Place one slice of cheese on each bread slice in the skillet. Place the meat on top of the cheese, and place the green chiles and bacon on top of the meat. Top with the other two slices of bread, butter-side up. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and cut in half.

THE BEST BEEF TRI-TIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
• Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, dried rosemary, and fresh rosemary together in a small bowl.
• Place tri-tip in a baking pan. Season generously with the spice rub until both sides are completely covered.
• Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Flip meat over halfway.
• Cover pan with aluminum foil and let meat rest for 20 minutes. Remove tri-tip to a cutting board and cut into 2 pieces along where the grain changes direction. Slice meat across the grain and transfer to serving plates.
• Mix beef broth in with the pan drippings and drizzle over the slices.

TRI-TIP SAMMIES / SANDWICHES WITH SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a small bowl, combine the pepper, oregano, cumin, celery salt, garlic powder and paprika.
• Rub the spice mix into the meat and place the roast fat side up in a foil lined pan. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the meat reads 120-125 degrees.
• In a medium saucepan, oever medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onions and garlic until soft and golden. Add the mustard, brown sugar and instant coffee to the saucepan and cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce and vinegar. When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes. Check the taste and adjust as you need to.
• Remove meat from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly across the grain and returning to the roasting pan. Slather the meat with plently of warm sauce and return to the oven, then prepare the slaw.
• In a large bowl, mix almonds, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard seed and celery seed. Add the chopped cabbage, tomatoes, corn and scallions. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Refrigerate until serving.
• Heat the buns, pile high with barbecued beef, smother with gobs of warm sauce. Serve with slaw!

SANTA MARIA TRI-TIP SANDWICH

Steps:

• To make the barbecue sauce:
• In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth, ketchup, steak sauce, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, ground coffee, and black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes.
• Purée the sauce in a food processor or blender.
• Allow to cool, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Bring to room temperature before serving.
• To make the dry rub:
• In a small bowl, mix together the black pepper, garlic powder, salt, dried mustard, paprika, and cayenne.
• Press the mixture into the surface of the tri-tip, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
• Follow the grill's instructions for using wood chips.
• Sear the tri-tip directly over medium heat, turning once, until both sides are seared, about 5 minutes total.
• Then grill the tri-tip indirectly over medium heat, turning once, until the internal temperature is about 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare, 20 to 30 minutes more.
• Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly on the diagonal against the grain.
• Build each roll with slices of meat and a dollop of sauce.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.