Roasted Tri-Tip with Garlic and Herb Rub

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

Juicy tri-tip roast seasoned with a savory garlic and herb rub, slow-roasted to perfection. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs tri-tip roast, garlic cloves, fresh rosemary for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs tri-tip roast
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, combine 5 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika to make the herb rub.
2. Step 2: Pat dry 2 lbs tri-tip roast with paper towels and rub the herb mixture evenly all over the meat.
3. Step 3: Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 15 minutes to develop a crust.
4. Step 4: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting uncovered for 25-30 minutes more, or until an internal temperature of 135°F for medium-rare is reached.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven, tent with foil, and rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain to serve.