These juicy tri-tip steaks are pan-seared in cast iron to a perfect medium rare for big, bold, beefy flavor. Sliced thin and slathered in chimichurri, they may be your new favorite steak dinner.
This unique cut brings the flavor of a well-marbled whole tri-tip roast to the center of your plate on busy weeknights in a quarter of the time with a quick and easy pan-seared tri-tip steak. Cooked to a juicy medium rare, sliced, and served with a bright homemade chimichurri, the Newport steak may be our new fast fun cut.
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 lbs Tri-tip steaks 2 steaks about 1/2 lb each
- ▢ 1 tsp Salt
- ▢ 2 tbsp Oil
- ▢ 2 tbsp Butter use a compound butter for added flavor
Instructions
Prep the Steaks
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Start by patting the steaks dry with a paper towel and liberally seasoning them with salt.
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Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
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Allow the tri-stip steaks to sit in the fridge for 2 to 6 hours before cooking.
Pan sear the steaks
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When ready to cook, preheat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add oil and swirl to coat.
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When it just starts to smoke, add the steaks, fat side down to sear. If the steaks don’t immediately begin to sizzle, the pan is not hot enough.
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Allow the crust to form without touching the steaks for 2 to 3 minutes.
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When they easily remove from the surface, without pulling or tearing, and the crust has formed from edge to edge, flip and sear the steaks on all sides.
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Flip and sear the steaks on all sides, until they reach an internal temp of 125F with an instant read thermomter.
Rest and serve
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Remove the steaks from the pan and set in a cutting board to rest. Top each steak with a dollop of compound butter to rest for 5 minutes.
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To serve, check the grain of the steak and slice in thin strips, on a bias, against the grain. Spoon fresh homemade chimichurri over top and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 1371mg | Potassium: 723mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
