12 Roasts of Christmas – #3 Beef Tri-Tip Roast
For a holiday meal that’s merry and bright, we’ve added 12 holiday roasts that will be the star of your table. These easy-to-follow recipes will guide you in preparing a roast you can take pride in, whether you’re hosting a dinner party, throwing a potluck, or simply celebrating with your family.
#3 Beef Tri-Tip Roast
Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 35 min Ready In: 8 hours 50 min Serves 4
Ingredients
• 1 ½ lb. Beef Tri-Tip Roast, trimmed
• 1 tsp. Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp. Dried Basil
• 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp. Dry Mustard
• 1 T. Kosher Salt
• 1 T. Ground Black Pepper
• 1/3 Cup Red Wine
• 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil, or as needed
Directions
1. Rub roast all over with thyme, basil, oregano, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Place meat in a sealable plastic bag, seal thebag, and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Pour red wine into bag with meat 4 hours before cooking.
2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Drizzle olive oil all over the bottom of a roasting pan.
3. Place meat in the prepared roasting pan.
4. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 min. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting meat until hot and slightly pink in the center, 20 to 25 min. more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140°F. Let rest for 5 to 10 min. before thinly slicing against the grain.