How to Make Cast Iron Tri Tip Steak: Easy, Flavorful Recipe

About this recipe

Cast Iron Tri Tip: A Holiday Feast

Tri tip is a versatile cut of beef that’s perfect for any occasion, but it truly shines when cooked in a cast iron skillet. This method delivers a juicy, flavorful steak with a crispy crust that’s sure to impress your guests.

Why Cast Iron? Cast iron skillets are renowned for their heat retention and even heat distribution. This makes them ideal for searing steaks to perfection. The heavy-duty material also adds a unique flavor to the meat, enhancing its natural taste.

This recipe shows you easy and delicious way to cook the tri-tip steak using the cast iron skillet.

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Ingredients

Serves 3 – 4

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Steps

Preheat oven to 275F135C
Pat dry the meat with a paper towel
Season the meat on both sides
Insert the probe stick in the middle part of the meat (the thickest part of the meat)
Place the meat on the cast iron pan
Put the meat in the oven
Set the thermometer to 128F/53C
Once the inside temp reaches 128F/53C, remove the meat from the oven
Set the meat aside
Heat the pan very well
Sear the beef all sides
Rest the meat
Cut the meat against the grain
Serve it!