Tri-Tip with Chimichurri

Grilled tri-tip steak seasoned with a smoky sesame seed rub and served with a fresh, vibrant chimichurri sauce made with parsley, cilantro, and garlic. The perfect combination of juicy meat and zesty herb sauce.

6 servings
1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 pounds tri-tip steak
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups parsley
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix sesame seeds, paprika, 2 Tbsp. oil, 2 tsp. salt, and 2 tsp. pepper in a small bowl to combine. Rub all over steak and let sit at room temperature 30 minutes.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium-high, indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off). Place steak over indirect heat, cover grill, and grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of steak registers 115°F, 20-30 minutes. Move steak to direct heat and grill until lightly charred, about 2 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F for medium-rare (temperature will continue to rise off heat). Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

    40 min

  3. 3.

    While steak is resting, combine garlic, parsley, cilantro, vinegar, agave nectar, and remaining 1/2 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Serve steak with chimichurri.

    10 min