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Santa Maria-Style Grilled Tri-Tip with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Potato Wedges

Classic Central Coast flavor on a budget-friendly digital deal tri-tip. Juicy, smoky beef meets cozy fall sides—perfect for a brisk WA November night.

Ingredients

  • Angus Tri-Tip (roast or steak) 1–1.25 lb about $7.99/lb (digital deal)
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced $2.79 / 3 ct (Simple Truth Organic)
  • Kosher salt & black pepper 1.5 tsp salt + 1 tsp pepper
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Dried oregano 1 tsp
  • Brown sugar (optional) 1 tsp
  • Brussels sprouts 3/4 lb, halved $3.99/lb
  • Organic Russet potatoes 1 lb, cut into wedges $1.79/lb
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes and Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Spread on a sheet pan.
  2. Mix 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, 1 tsp salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and brown sugar. Rub all over tri-tip.
  3. Start roasting the veggies for 25–30 minutes until browned and tender, stirring once halfway.
  4. Grill tri-tip (outdoor grill or grill pan) over medium-high heat: 4–5 minutes per side to sear, then finish over medium/indirect heat to 130–135°F for medium-rare (about 18–22 minutes total depending on thickness).
  5. Rest beef 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Serve with roasted Brussels sprouts and potato wedges.

Health notes: Approx 700–800 calories per serving (beef, olive oil, potatoes). High protein; add extra Brussels sprouts to lighten overall calories.

Drink pairing: Zinfandel or Syrah; beer: amber ale.

Slow-Cooker Citrus–Ancho Tri-Tip Tacos with Cabbage–Avocado Slaw

Set-it-and-forget-it slow-cooker tri-tip turns silky and shreddable. Bright clementine-ancho flavors pop against crunchy cabbage–avocado slaw in warm tortillas.

Ingredients

  • Angus Tri-Tip (roast) 1.25 lb about $7.99/lb (digital deal)
  • Private Selection Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion 1 medium, sliced $4.49 / 3 lb bag
  • Ancho chili powder 1.5 tbsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Dried oregano 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper 1.25 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced $2.79 / 3 ct (Simple Truth Organic)
  • Tomato paste 2 tbsp
  • Clementines (for juice) 4–5, juiced (about 1/2 cup) + extra wedges for serving $3.99 / 3 lb bag
  • Apple cider vinegar 1.5 tbsp
  • Corn tortillas 8–10, warmed
  • Organic Green Cabbage 3/4 lb, finely sliced $2.49/lb
  • Fresh Organic Large Avocado 1, sliced $1.50 each
  • Olive oil or mayo (for slaw) 1 tbsp olive oil OR 2 tbsp light mayo
  • Sugar (pinch) 1/2 tsp (optional)

Instructions

  1. Stir together ancho, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Rub all over tri-tip.
  2. Scatter sliced onion in slow cooker. Whisk tomato paste, clementine juice, and vinegar; pour over. Add tri-tip.
  3. Cook on LOW 6–8 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours until very tender.
  4. Transfer beef to a board; shred or slice. Skim fat from cooking liquid, then simmer the liquid on the stove 5–10 minutes to reduce (optional). Toss meat in some reduced sauce.
  5. Slaw: Toss cabbage with olive oil or mayo, a splash of clementine juice, a pinch of salt and sugar. Fold in avocado slices gently.
  6. Warm tortillas. Fill with saucy beef and slaw. Serve with extra clementine wedges.

Health notes: Approx 700–850 calories per serving (tortillas, beef, avocado). Good protein and fiber from cabbage; moderate sodium from seasoning.

Drink pairing: Mexican lager or a juicy Tempranillo.

Pear Bulgogi Tri-Tip Rice Bowls with Sesame Bok Choy

Thin-sliced tri-tip gets a quick pear–soy bulgogi marinade for big flavor fast. Served over rice with garlicky sesame bok choy—cozy, weeknight-friendly Korean vibes.

Ingredients

  • Angus Tri-Tip (steak) 1 lb, sliced thin across the grain about $7.99/lb (digital deal)
  • Bartlett pear 1 small, grated $1.99/lb
  • Soy sauce 1/4 cup
  • Brown sugar or honey 1.5 tbsp
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced $2.79 / 3 ct (Simple Truth Organic)
  • Fresh ginger 1 tbsp, grated $5.99/lb
  • Sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Onion 1/2 medium, sliced $4.49 / 3 lb bag (Peruvian Gold)
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 3/4 lb, halved lengthwise $3.99/lb
  • Neutral oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Sesame seeds 1 tsp
  • Cooked white rice 2 cups cooked (from 1 cup uncooked)

Instructions

  1. Marinade: Mix grated pear, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and pepper. Toss with thin-sliced tri-tip and onion; marinate 20–30 minutes (room temp) or up to 4 hours (fridge).
  2. Cook rice according to package directions.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear bok choy cut-side down 2–3 minutes until charred, flip 1–2 minutes; season with a pinch of salt. Remove; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. Turn heat to high, add 1 tbsp oil. In 2 batches, sear beef and onions 1–2 minutes per side until browned; avoid overcrowding. Pour in any remaining marinade and bubble 30–60 seconds to glaze.
  5. Serve beef over rice with bok choy and pan juices spooned on top.

Health notes: Approx 650–750 calories per serving. High protein; lots of greens; moderate sugar in marinade.

Drink pairing: Off-dry Riesling or crisp pilsner.

Shopping list
  • Angus Tri-Tip (roast or steak) 1–1.25 lb
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced, 3 cloves, minced
  • Kosher salt & black pepper 1.5 tsp salt + 1 tsp pepper, 1.25 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Dried oregano 1 tsp, 1 tsp
  • Brown sugar (optional) 1 tsp
  • Brussels sprouts 3/4 lb, halved
  • Organic Russet potatoes 1 lb, cut into wedges
  • Red pepper flakes (optional) pinch
  • Angus Tri-Tip (roast) 1.25 lb
  • Private Selection Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion 1 medium, sliced
  • Ancho chili powder 1.5 tbsp
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Tomato paste 2 tbsp
  • Clementines (for juice) 4–5, juiced (about 1/2 cup) + extra wedges for serving
  • Apple cider vinegar 1.5 tbsp
  • Corn tortillas 8–10, warmed
  • Organic Green Cabbage 3/4 lb, finely sliced
  • Fresh Organic Large Avocado 1, sliced
  • Olive oil or mayo (for slaw) 1 tbsp olive oil OR 2 tbsp light mayo
  • Sugar (pinch) 1/2 tsp (optional)
  • Angus Tri-Tip (steak) 1 lb, sliced thin across the grain
  • Bartlett pear 1 small, grated
  • Soy sauce 1/4 cup
  • Brown sugar or honey 1.5 tbsp
  • Fresh ginger 1 tbsp, grated
  • Sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • Black pepper 1/4 tsp
  • Onion 1/2 medium, sliced
  • Organic Baby Bok Choy 3/4 lb, halved lengthwise
  • Neutral oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Sesame seeds 1 tsp
  • Cooked white rice 2 cups cooked (from 1 cup uncooked)

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