The mainstay of California’s culinary heritage, apparently. Also, very tasty.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs beef tri-tip (Costco is great for this)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Steps

1. Mix the marinade in a bowl
2. Cut the tri-tip into 3 - 4 pieces
3. Rub the meat in the marinade and place in vacuum sealable bag
4. Pour any remaining marinade into the bag
5. Vacuum seal and refrigerate for around 4 hours
6. Grill on barbeque until center of meat reaches 63°C / 145°F

Serving

pinquito beans, fresh salsa, tossed green salad, and grilled French bread.