Seriously Simple: Roast tri-tip is enhanced with coffee crust
One of my favorite cuts of meat is the triangle tip roast, sometimes called “bottom sirloin” or “tri-tip.” It is triangular and is marbled for flavorful cooking on the grill or roasting.
In this savory Seriously Simple recipe the meat is first rubbed with low-sodium soy sauce that infuses and coats the meat with this slightly salty condiment. As it cooks, the natural sugars are released bringing out a unique flavor to the meat. The coffee crust includes a melding of light brown sugar, garlic, smoked paprika and, of course, coffee granules. This yields a deep rich slightly smoky-sweet flavor to the meat.
Make sure to let the meat rest after cooking for maximum juiciness. Don’t forget to spoon over some juices on the meat slices. Try serving a rich red wine like a full-bodied malbec or zinfandel to accompany the tri-tip.
If you have any leftover try making sandwiches, spread with a layer of horseradish or yuzu mayonnaise on ciabatta, baguette or sourdough. You could also arrange slices on top of mixed green salad and drizzle with vinaigrette.
Roast Tri-Tip of Beef with Coffee Crust
Serves 6
1 (2- to 2 1/2-pound) tri-tip roast
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
For the coffee crust:
2 tablespoons instant espresso
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