Pioneer Woman's Tri-Tip Roast

Pioneer Woman's tri-tip roast recipe results in a flavorful roast that is melt-in-your-mouth. It includes onion soup mix and thyme for seasonings, resulting in a particularly delicious roast. Here is some information about how to cook Pioneer Woman's tri-tip roast as well as how to store it and reheat it.

Pioneer Woman's Tri-Tip Roast Recipe

Pioneer Woman's tri-tip roast recipe is one of the easiest tri-tip roast recipes. She starts with cooking the tri-tip in the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven until it is browned on all the sides, and then she adds yellow onions, garlic, onion mix soup, kosher salt, ground black pepper, fresh thyme, and 2 bay leaves to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes. Then, it goes into the oven to cook for 2 ½ to 3 hours until the tri-tip becomes tender. If you are trying to cook tri-tip roast for the first time, just follow the steps and they will result in a perfect roast.

How Can You Serve Tri-Tip Roast?

A tri-tip roast is good for tri-tip sandwiches or to serve as an awesome dinner with mashed potatoes and some roasted vegetables. Tri-tip is lean, yet tender and full of beefy flavor. The result is an incredibly juicy and tender protein. If you don't want to have it as a roast, it can be cut into steaks and grilled as well.

Is Tri-Tip Roast A Good Cut?

Tri-tip is a good cut of meat because of its rich beef flavor, tender texture, and lower price tag compared to other steak cuts. Additionally, it's a lean cut of meat, making it a healthier choice to eat in the case of red meat.

Should I Cover My Tri-tip With Foil in the Oven?

Yes, you should cover the tri-tip with aluminum foil in the oven to prevent it from drying out. However, you could also place the lid for the Dutch oven on top. This method produces a juicy and tender roast, but if you would like it to form a nice crust on the outside, you can cook it uncovered for the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Should You Season Tri-tip Overnight?

Seasoning tri-tip overnight will let the meat absorb the seasonings, giving you meat with lots of flavor. As a result, I definitely recommend that you season the tri-tip overnight or for 3 to 4 hours before you plan to cook it.

Pioneer Woman's Tri-Tip Roast Ingredients 

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 3 pounds tri-tip roast
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
• 2 cups water
• 1 package onion soup mix
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves

How to Make Pioneer Woman's Tri-Tip Roast Recipe

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 
2. Heat some vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat.
3. Lightly season the roast with salt and ground black pepper.
4. Place the roast in the Dutch oven with the fat-side facing down.
5. Fry the roast until the bottom is browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then, carefully flip the roast to brown on the other side for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Transfer the meat to a plate. 
7. Remove all but 2 tablespoon of the fat in the pot. 
8. Add the onions and cook them, while stirring continuously, until they start to soften and brown, about 8 minutes. 
9. Add 2 cups of water, the onion soup mix, thyme, and bay leaves. 
10. Put the meat back in the pot along with all its juices. 
11. Stir the liquid until it is simmering. 
12. Place the Dutch oven in the oven and cook until the meat is very tender, but still sliceable, about 2 ½ to 3 hours.
13. Move the meat to the cutting board. 
14. Trim any excess fat from the braising liquid and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. 
15. Serve the braised meat hot, sliced across the grain into ½-inch-thick slices, with the braising liquid spooned over.

How to Store Pioneer Woman's Tri-Tip Roast

Tri-tip roast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and will remain delicious. It is important to ensure that they cool to room temperature before storing the roast in airtight glass containers. Another way to make tri-tip last even longer than a week is to coat it in extra virgin olive oil.

How Long Does Tri-Tip Roast Last in the Fridge?

Properly stored cooked tri-tip roast can last in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. To store it, let the tri-tip roast cool until it reaches room temperature, and then place it in airtight glass containers.

How Long Can Tri-Tip Stay in the Fridge Before Cooking?

Cooked tri-tip will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. However, some people can make tri-tip last longer by coating it with olive oil and salt. The salt will kill all the bacteria on the meat and keep it fresh longer.

How Long Does Tri-Tip Roast Last in the Freezer?

Tri-Tip roast can be frozen for 6 to 12 months whether it is cooked or raw. Simply place the meat into freezer bags and freeze it. If you are freezing cooked tri-tip roast, make sure to let it cool. It is also a good idea to label the freezer bags with the freezing date.

How To Thaw Tri-Tip Roast?

It can take 24 hours to 36 hours to thaw frozen tri-tip if you use the fridge method. Additionally, thawing frozen tri-tip in warm water will take 2 to 3 hours. It is not safe to thaw frozen tri-tip in an oven, microwave, or air fryer.

How to Reheat Pioneer Woman's Tri-Tip Roast

You can reheat tri-tip roast in many different ways such as in the oven, microwave, air fryer, grill, or even on the stovetop. The secret behind reheating tri-tip roast is to warm it through until it reaches 165 F without drying it out. For example, if you are reheating the roast in the oven or air fryer, you should reheat it covered. Reheating the tri-tip roast will take between 15 to 30 minutes until completely warm. Below are the steps that you need to follow if you want to reheat the tri-tip roast correctly.

How Do You Reheat A Tri-Tip Roast Without Drying It Out?

To prevent the tri-tip roast from drying out while reheating it in the oven or air fryer, cover it with aluminum foil. However, if you would like it to form a crust and become golden on the outside, you can roast it uncovered at 400 F for 5 to 7 minutes.

As you reheat the tri-tip roast on the stove-top, add some beef broth to prevent it from drying out. This will make the meat more tender.

How to Reheat Tri-Tip Roast in the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 
2. Place the tri-tip on a baking sheet and cover it with aluminum foil.
3. Heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meat reaches 165 F.
4. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes so the roast forms a crust on the outside.
5. Let it cool for about 3 minutes.
6. Serve and enjoy.

How to Reheat Tri-Tip Roast in the Microwave

1. Wrap the tri-tip in an oven bag.
2. Put the tri-tip roast in the microwave.
3. Heat the meat on medium heat for 1 to 3 minutes, flipping the tri-tip over at least once during cooking.
4.  Ensure the roast is heated to 165 F.
5.  When it’s heated through, serve and enjoy.

How to Reheat Tri-Tip Roast in the Air Fryer

1. Set the air fryer to 350 F.
2. Cover the tri-tip roast with aluminum foil.
3. Place the tri-tip in the air fryer basket.
4. Reheat the tri-tip in 5 minutes intervals.
5. The tri-tip should be 165 F when done.
6. Remove the tri-tip from the air fryer and serve it immediately.

What to Serve With Pioneer Woman's Tri-Tip Roast 

The most common side dishes to serve tri-tip roast with are roasted veggies, such as asparagus and carrots, but mashed potatoes can work really well with tri-tip roast as well. Some people even make tri-tip roast in sandwiches with some sauces like ketchup, mayonnaise, and mustard topped with roasted garlic and tomato, lettuce, and chopped olives.

Here is a list of the best side dishes to serve with Pioneer Woman's tri-tip roast:

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Ina Garten's Scalloped Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes Fries
• Baby Potatoes
• Ina Garten's Broccoli Cheddar Soup
• Pioneer Woman's Corn Casserole
• Green Bean Casserole
• French Potato Salad
• Artichokes
• Baked Eggplant Sandwich

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Pioneer Woman’s Tri-Tip Roast

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Pioneer Woman’s tri-tip roast recipe results in a flavorful roast that is melt-in-your-mouth. It includes onion soup mix and thyme for seasonings, resulting in a particularly delicious roast. Here is some information about how to cook Pioneer Woman’s tri-tip roast as well as how to store it and reheat it.

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 pounds tri-tip roast
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
• 1 package onion soup mix
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 
2. Heat some vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-high heat.
3. Lightly season the roast with salt and ground black pepper.
4. Place the roast in the Dutch oven with the fat-side facing down.
5. Fry the roast until the bottom is browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Then, carefully flip the roast to brown on the other side for an additional 3 minutes.
6. Transfer the meat to a plate. 
7. Remove all but 2 tablespoon of the fat in the pot. 
8. Add the onions and cook them, while stirring continuously, until they start to soften and brown, about 8 minutes. 
9. Add 2 cups of water, the onion soup mix, thyme, and bay leaves. 
10. Put the meat back in the pot along with all its juices. 
11. Stir the liquid until it is simmering. 
12. Place the Dutch oven in the oven and cook until the meat is very tender, but still sliceable, about 2 ½ to 3 hours.
13. Move the meat to the cutting board. 
14. Trim any excess fat from the braising liquid and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
15. Serve the braised meat hot, sliced across the grain into ½-inch-thick slices, with the braising liquid spooned over.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 775Total Fat: 41gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 282mgSodium: 406mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 89g