Santa Maria-Style Tri Tip Roast Recipe

Name: Santa Maria-Style Tri Tip Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1 (3 pound) beef tri-tip roast

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 (3 pound) beef tri-tip roast

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Whisk kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, rosemary, sage, lemon pepper, seasoned salt, and beef bouillon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mixture on all sides of roast and rub spices into meat.
3
Heat a skillet over high heat. Cook roast in hot skillet until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer meat, fat-side facing up, to a roasting pan. Cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil.
4
Roast in the preheated oven until just turning from pink to grey, about 90 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Uncover roast and tent loosely with aluminum foil; let rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon finely ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Santa Maria-Style Tri Tip Roast 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.

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Santa Maria-Style Tri Tip Roast

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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