California Tri Tip Sandwich Recipes

TRI TIP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place the mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl.
• Chop the chipotle peppers and garlic together until they are finely minced and add them to the mayonnaise.
• Stir in the vinegar, molasses, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Set the aioli aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions and peppers and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown. Season with salt and pepper
• Assemble the sandwiches
• Toast the hoagie rolls under a broiler or lay them flat on a grill until lightly browned.
• Slice the tri-tip steak into thin slices. Cut across the grain to get tender slices of meat.
• Spread the chipotle aioli onto the toasted buns then pile the onion and pepper mixture on one side. Top the onions with two slices of cheese then a heap of sliced tri-tip.

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.

CALIFORNIA SANTA MARIA STYLE TRI-TIP

Steps:

• Pat roast dry with paper towels. Using fork, prick roast about 20 times on each side. Combine garlic, oil, and salt and rub over roast. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
• Soak wood chips in bowl of water to cover for 15 minutes.
• Open bottom vents on grill.
• Light large chimney starter filled with charcoal briquettes (about 100 coals) and burn until charcoal is covered with fine gray ash.
• Pour hot coals in even layer over one half of grill. Set cooking grate in place, cover, open lid vents completely, and let grill heat for 5 minutes. Scrape cooking grate clean.
• Using paper towels, wipe garlic paste off roast.
• Rub pepper and garlic salt all over meat.
• Grill directly over coals until well browned, about 5 minutes per side.
• Carefully remove roast and cooking grate from grill and scatter wood chips over coals.
• Replace cooking grate and arrange roast on cooler side of grill.
• Cover, positioning lid vents directly over meat, and cook until roast registers about 130 degrees (for medium-rare), about 20 minutes.
• Transfer meat to cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 20 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain. Serve.

CALIFORNIA TRI TIP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Liberally sprinkle fresh ground black pepper on both sides of beef. Place in gallon-size zip-lock bag with the chopped garlic and Worcestershire Sauce. Place bag in refrigerator for several hours or overnight. (Turn bag a few times)
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove beef from bag and place in heavy roasting pan. Roast beef for approximately 45-55 minutes, or until desired doneness. (I prefer 140 degrees, internal temperature). Set beef on rack to rest 15 minutes. Blend chopped tarragon into mayonnaise.
• Slice french roll, laying it open. Lightly brush with olive oil, place both halves on foil, under hot boiler, toasting until lightly golden brown. Spread with tarragon mayonnaise. Slice Beef Tri Tip diagonally, against the grain, in thin slices. Lay several thin slices of beef on bottom part of french roll. Top with swiss cheese. Set on foil, under hot broiler, just until cheese is well-melted. Lay several slices of ripe tomato over cheese. Next layer the sliced Mezzetta peppers. Finish with chopped lettuce, and top of french roll. Spear with two long tooth picks, and cut in the middle.

SANTA MARIA-STYLE BBQ TRI-TIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the granulated garlic, salt and pepper together and rub all over and into the meat. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Prepare a charcoal grill for direct and indirect medium-high heat. Add the chips about 30 minutes before grilling the beef.
• Set the tri-tip over direct heat, fat-side up, and sear until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Flip over and sear other side.
• Move the tri-tip over the indirect-heat area, cover and grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 130 degrees F, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest at least 15 minutes. Slice the meat across the grain. Serve with Santa Maria Pinquito Bean Relish, Tomato Relish and Grilled French Bread.
• Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden brown and the fat has rendered. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Add the poblano and onions to the bacon fat in the pan and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans and bacon and cook until warmed through. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put into a serving bowl and top with cilantro or parsley leaves.
• Preheat the grill for high direct heat.
• Toss the tomatoes with the canola oil, season with salt and pepper and transfer to a grill basket. Grill, tossing once or twice, until charred on all sides. Remove the tomatoes to another bowl. Add the parsley or cilantro, olive oil, garlic paste, chiles and onions. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Mash the butter, garlic and some salt and pepper in a mortar and pestle.
• Brush the cut side of the bread lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread, cut-side down, until golden brown. Flip over and continue cooking for 30 seconds longer. Remove from the grill, slather with the garlic butter and cut each half into 4 pieces. Put the pieces on a platter and scatter parsley leaves over the top.

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.