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California style tri tip sandwich.
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California-style Tri-Tip Sandwich

Make a California-style tri-tip sandwich with juicy grilled beef and homemade salsa. This easy BBQ sandwich is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course, lunch, dinner, party food, barbecue, main
Cuisine: American, Barbecue
Keyword: grilled sandwich, beef sandwich, california style tri tip sandwich, grilled tri-tip, triangle cut steak, santa maria tri tip, homemade salsa, roasted veggies, grillin with dad recipes., spicy salsa
Servings: 6 People
Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

Tri-Tip Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs Tri-tip
  • 3 tbsp All purpose seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 6 French rolls
  • 1 Garlic glove

Homemade Salsa Ingredients

  • 3 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 Tomatillo
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1/2 White onion
  • 5 Garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp Chicken bullion
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Cilantro

Instructions

  • Start by seasoning the tri-tip with an All Purpose rub and the garlic powder. Make sure to cover all sides of the steak.
  • Preheat the grill to a medium heat around 375 degrees Fahrenheit and set for dual zone grilling (if you don't have a Santa Maria style grill).
  • Place the steak directly on the grates along with the veggies and flip everything every 2-3 minutes to build a nice sear on all sides.
  • Once the trip tip reaches 130 degrees Fahrenheit internally, move it to the direct side or lower the grates, and sear both sides. Remove from the grill once it reaches 140 degrees.
  • Remove the veggies once they are all roasted with dark skin.
  • Let the steak rest for about 10–15 minutes before slicing.
  • For the salsa, drop the roasted veggies into a food processor. Add water and chicken bullion. Blend until the salsa has a chunky consistency. Add in the cilantro and blend again to the consistency of your liking. Add salt to taste.
  • Toast up your bread, rub some fresh garlic on the inside, add layers of the sliced tri-tip and spoonfuls of the homemade salsa. Enjoy!

Notes

Tri tip has grain going in 2 directions.  When slicing, first find where the grain changes direction and separate the sides. 
Next, slice each side going against the grain.  This will make each piece perfectly tender.
Feel free to add additional toppings like mayo, cheese and veggies to your sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1007mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 17mg
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