Barbecued Tri-Tip with Caramelized Red Onions Recipe

Name: Barbecued Tri-Tip with Caramelized Red Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 pounds red onions (about 4 medium), halved, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound beef loin tri-tip roasts, trimmed of all but 1/4 inch of fat; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Red Wine Barbecue Sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 pounds red onions (about 4 medium), halved, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound beef loin tri-tip roasts, trimmed of all but 1/4 inch of fat
2 tablespoons olive oil
Red Wine Barbecue Sauce

1
Melt butter with olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions and cook until deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 30 minutes.
3
Stir in vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4
Remove from heat.
5
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
6
Cover and refrigerate.
7
Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)
8
Stir in chives.
9
Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
10
Mix garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl.
11
Brush both sides of tri-tips with oil and sprinkle with garlic-powder mixture, pressing to adhere.
12
Grill tri-tips 5 minutes per side.
13
Reduce heat to medium-low, or if using charcoal grill, move meat to cooler side of grill.
14
Cover and grill until thermometer inserted into thickest part of meat registers 125F to 130F for medium-rare, brushing with barbecue sauce and turning every 10 minutes, about 30 minutes longer.
15
Transfer tri-tips to work surface; let stand 10 minutes.
16
Cut meat crosswise into very thin slices; arrange on platter.
17
Surround with caramelized onions and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 1/2 pounds red onions (about 4 medium), halved, thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Tri-Tip with Caramelized Red Onions falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Tri-Tip with Caramelized Red Onions

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