Tri Tip Recipe with Baked Potato
Introduction
Looking for an easy tri tip recipe for your next backyard barbecue? This grilled tri tip recipe pairs a tender, flavorful tri tip roast with a loaded baked potato topped with butter, A1 sauce, sour cream and green onions.
Vito prepares this BBQ tri tip with a simple combination of soy sauce, salt, pepper and garlic granules before grilling it over indirect heat. The result is a flavorful grilled tri tip with a juicy medium-rare center, served alongside classic steak and potatoes.
Watch the Video
Want to see how Vito prepares this grilled tri tip from start to finish? Watch the full video with John Goodman to follow the seasoning, backyard barbecue grilling, and loaded baked potato preparation.
See how Vito cooks the tri tip on the grill, achieves a juicy medium-rare center, and finishes the meal with a buttery baked potato, sour cream, A1 sauce, and green onions.
John Goodman’s Tri Tip & Potato Recipe
This John Goodman tri tip recipe comes from Vito’s meat-and-potatoes cooking show. Vito describes John Goodman as a meat-and-potatoes guy, making this grilled tri-tip and potato combination a fitting recipe for the episode.
The result is an easy backyard barbecue meal featuring grilled tri tip, a loaded baked potato and classic steak-and-potato flavors.
Ingredients for Tri Tip Recipe with Baked Potato
For the Tri Tip
- Approximately 2 lb tri tip
- Soy sauce
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic granules
For the Potato
- 1 large baked potato
- Butter
- A1 sauce
- Sour cream
- Green onions or chives
How to Cook Tri Tip on the Grill
1. Bring the tri tip to room temperature
Before grilling, allow the approximately 2 lb tri tip to come to room temperature for about 2 hours.
2. Season the tri tip
Use a fork to puncture the tri tip on both sides. Rub soy sauce over the meat, followed by salt, pepper and garlic granules.
This simple tri tip seasoning gives the meat plenty of savory flavor without requiring a complicated marinade.
3. Prepare the grill
Heat the backyard barbecue to approximately 350-400°F.
Set up the grill for indirect cooking, with the tri tip positioned in the center and the flames on either side.
4. Grill the tri tip
Place the seasoned tri tip in the center of the grill over indirect heat.
For the approximately 2 lb tri tip used in this recipe, Vito turns the meat after about 15-20 minutes, with approximately 16-17 minutes used before the flip.
Keep the flames low and turn the tri tip only once.
5. Check the temperature and doneness
The tri tip in this recipe is served medium rare in the center.
For the most accurate result, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature and cook according to your preferred level of doneness.
6. Let the tri tip rest
Once the tri tip has finished grilling, allow it to rest for approximately 5 minutes before slicing.
Resting allows the meat to settle before serving.
How to Make the Baked Potato
While preparing the tri tip, prepare the potato for serving.
Cut open the hot baked potato and add butter. Mix the butter into the potato, then drizzle A1 sauce over the top.
Add sour cream and finish with chopped green onions or chives.
The combination creates a loaded baked potato with buttery, creamy and savory flavors that pairs perfectly with the grilled tri tip.
Tri Tip Nutrition Information
If you’re wondering about tri tip calories, the exact amount can vary depending on the size and cut of the tri tip, the amount of fat, and the serving size. Since this recipe does not currently include a calculated nutrition panel, calorie values should not be estimated without calculating the actual ingredients and serving portions.
When comparing the calories in tri tip, remember that a larger serving will naturally contain more calories than a smaller portion. The same applies when looking at tri tip calories per oz.
For accurate nutritional information, calculate the nutrition based on the exact weight of the tri tip used and the final serving size.
Tips for Grilling Tri Tip
- Bring the tri tip to room temperature before grilling.
- Season both sides with soy sauce, salt, pepper and garlic granules.
- Use indirect heat rather than placing the meat directly over high flames.
- Keep the grill around 350-400°F.
- Turn the tri tip only once during the cooking process.
- Use a thermometer when checking tri tip temperature and doneness.
- Let the meat rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the rested tri-tip before serving with the baked potato.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is tri tip?
Tri tip is a beef cut that can be prepared as a roast or steak-style grilled dish. In this recipe, Vito uses an approximately 2 lb tri tip and cooks it on a backyard barbecue.
How do you cook tri tip?
For this recipe, season the tri tip with soy sauce, salt, pepper and garlic granules. Grill it over indirect heat at approximately 350-400°F and turn it once after about 15-20 minutes.
How do you grill tri tip?
To grill tri tip, prepare the grill for indirect heat and cook the meat in the center with the flames positioned on either side. For this recipe, the tri tip is turned once and served medium rare.
What temperature should tri tip be?
The exact tri tip temperature depends on your preferred level of doneness. This recipe is served medium rare. A meat thermometer is the best way to check the internal temperature.
How long does it take to cook tri tip?
Cooking time varies according to the size of the tri tip, grill temperature and desired doneness. For the approximately 2 lb tri tip in this recipe, Vito turns the meat after about 15-20 minutes.
What seasoning is used for this tri tip?
This recipe uses soy sauce, salt, pepper and garlic granules. The seasoning is rubbed directly onto the tri tip before grilling.
Can you make tri tip with potatoes?
Yes. This recipe serves grilled tri tip with a baked potato topped with butter, A1 sauce, sour cream and green onions.
Notes
Per 3-ounce serving of raw tri-tip:
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 23 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Sodium: 60 mg
For a total of 32 ounces (about 10.67 servings of 3 oz each):
- Calories: ~2,240 kcal
- Protein: ~245 g
- Fat: ~139 g
- Saturated Fat: ~53 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Cholesterol: ~747 mg
- Sodium: ~640 mg
Keep in mind:
- Trimming some of the fat will reduce the fat and calorie content.
- Cooking will change the weight, as some water and fat are lost during the process, which also affects the final nutritional content.
