Pan-Seared Tri-Tip Steak with Garlic Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Juicy pan-seared tri-tip steak seasoned with a garlic herb butter that enhances its natural beefy flavor. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs tri-tip steak, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs tri-tip steak
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs tri-tip steak dry and season generously with 1 tbsp kosher salt and 1 tbsp black pepper on all sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 3 minutes).
Step 3: Place the steak in the skillet and sear without moving for 5 minutes until a brown crust forms. Flip and sear the other side for 4 minutes.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter and herbs over the steak continuously for 2-3 minutes to baste and infuse flavor.
Step 5: Remove the steak from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Serve with pan juices drizzled over.