Coffee-Rubbed Tri-Tip with Scallion Corn

A Seattle-inspired coffee rub gives grilled tri-tip a savory crust, while peak-August Washington corn keeps this dinner for two summery and practical.

  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Servings:
  • Estimated total cost: $16–$18
  • Calories per serving:

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak (2 Steak per Pack)
    1 lb $12.99
  • Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each
    2 ears $1.25
  • Earthbound Farm Green Onions
    2 green onions $1.50
  • Olive oil
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Finely ground coffee
    1 teaspoon
  • Light brown sugar
    1 teaspoon
  • Smoked paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the grill to medium-high, about 450°F, for 10 minutes. Pat 1 lb Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak dry and shuck 2 ears Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob.

  2. 2.

    Coat 1 lb tri-tip with 1 tablespoon olive oil, then rub it with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon finely ground coffee, 1 teaspoon light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

  3. 3.

    Brush 2 ears corn with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and season them with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

  4. 4.

    Grill 1 lb seasoned tri-tip for 5 to 7 minutes per side, closing the lid between turns, until the center reaches 130–135°F for medium-rare. During the final 10 minutes, grill 2 seasoned ears corn, turning every 2 to 3 minutes until lightly charred.

  5. 5.

    Transfer 1 lb grilled tri-tip to a board and rest it for 10 minutes. Rub 1 tablespoon unsalted butter over 2 grilled ears corn while they are hot.

  6. 6.

    Thinly slice 1 lb rested tri-tip against the grain and divide it between two plates. Slice 2 green onions, scatter them over the beef and 2 buttered ears corn, and serve.

Health: Approximately 680 calories per serving, with about 50 grams of protein plus fiber-rich sweet corn.

Drink pairing: A Washington Syrah complements the smoky coffee crust and sweet grilled corn.