Juicy, smoky tri-tip with classic Central Coast vibes, paired with a bright, crunchy apple-cabbage slaw and herby foil-pack potatoes you can cook right alongside on the grill. Weeknight BBQ energy in under an hour.
Details
Ingredients
- Certified Angus Beef Tri Tip Steak 0.75 lb (about 12 oz) sale $13.49/lb
- Kroger® Russet Potatoes (5 lb bag) 1 lb, cut into 1-inch chunks $2.99 per 5 lb bag
- Kroger® Gala Apples – 3 lb bag 1 medium apple, julienned $3.99 per 3 lb bag
- Cabbage (user pantry) 3 cups thinly sliced
- Green Onions 2, thinly sliced (optional in slaw) $1.50/bunch
- Olive oil 2.5 tbsp, divided
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
- Garlic powder 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Brown sugar 1 tsp
- Dried oregano 1/2 tsp
- Fresh rosemary (optional) 2 sprigs, or 1 tsp dried
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp
- Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt 1.5 tbsp
- Honey (or sugar) 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prep grill for two zones (medium-high direct heat and a cooler indirect zone).
- Mix rub: 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano. Pat tri-tip dry, rub with 1 tbsp oil, coat with spice mix; rest 10–15 minutes.
- Make potato foil-pack: toss potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and rosemary. Seal in a double layer of foil.
- Start potatoes on grill over medium heat (indirect works too). Cook 20–25 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly browned.
- Grill tri-tip: Sear over direct heat 4–5 min per side to get color, then move to indirect, cover, and cook 10–15 min more until internal temp 130°F for medium-rare. Rest 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make slaw: whisk mayo/yogurt, vinegar, Dijon, honey, pinch of salt/pepper. Toss with cabbage, apple, and green onions.
- Slice tri-tip thinly against the grain. Serve with potatoes and slaw.
Health notes: Approx 700–750 kcal per serving. High-protein, fiber from cabbage and potatoes; moderate carbs. Can lighten by using Greek yogurt in slaw dressing. Gluten-free if using GF mustard/mayo.
Drink pairing: Zinfandel or a West Coast IPA.