Grilled Blackened Tri-Tip
Also known as the bottom sirloin, Tri-Tip is one of the more flavorful and unheralded cuts of beef. Cajun seasoned and grilled over high heat to blacken.
Ingredients
Blackened Tri-Tip
- 1 Tri-Tip (California Cut/Bottom Sirloin Butt)
- 1/3 cup Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Sweet Smoked Paprika
- 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tbsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flake
Instructions
Cajun Seasoning
- Add all Cajun seasoning ingredients in a mixing bowl, mix well, then pour into a jar.
Blackened Tri-Tip
- Lightly oil your steak then season heavily with Cajun seasoning.
- Place your tri tip on the grill and quarter turn after 5 minutes. After another 5 minutes flip the tri tip over. Quarter turn side two after 5 minutes. The steak will need another 5 minutes or so depending on desired temperature.
- Remove the tri tip from the grill and let rest for ten minutes.
- Slice the tri-tip against the grain and add it to the plate. Note that the grain will change around where the tri-tip bends.