The Best Beef Tri-Tip

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
• 1 , 2 1/2 pound
• 0.5 cups beef broth , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, dried rosemary, and fresh rosemary together in a small bowl.

3. 3

   Place tri-tip in a baking pan. Season generously with the spice rub until both sides are completely covered.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) for medium-rare, or until desired doneness, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Flip meat over halfway.

5. 5

   Cover pan with aluminum foil and let meat rest for 20 minutes. Remove tri-tip to a cutting board and cut into 2 pieces along where the grain changes direction. Slice meat across the grain and transfer to serving plates.

6. 6

   Mix beef broth in with the pan drippings and drizzle over the slices.