Thai-Dipped Beef Tri Tip

I enjoy beef satay way more than I do skewering small pieces of beef. Besides, I've never made satay, and not stuck a bamboo skewer into my finger at some point in the process. Not only did this involve less labor, but you can cook this in any number of ways.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• ⅓ cup fish sauce
• ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
• ⅓ cup chopped lemon grass
• 1 (2 1/2 pound) trimmed beef tri tip roast

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place garlic, lemon grass (bruised and chopped--see note), grated gingerroot, grated onion, fish sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

Step 2

Transfer tri tip roast to marinade. Poke both sides of the roast numerous times with the tines of a fork to get the marinade into the roast. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 to 12 hours. During the marinade time, remove the meat from the fridge occasionally to turn and poke some more with a fork.

Step 3

Transfer roast to a paper-towel-lined tray to drain briefly. Reserve marinade.

Step 4

Preheat covered grill to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly oil the grate.

Step 5

Cook roast covered, over indirect heat, basting with marinade and turning occasionally. Cook about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on how hot your grill is. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 135 degrees F (54 degrees C). Transfer roast to a cutting board and let rest at least 20 minutes before slicing.

Step 6

Place any remaining marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 or 2 minutes. You can use this as a serving sauce.