Description
This Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Molasses Chili Marinade is your go-to dish for summer cookouts or cozy weeknight dinners. The unique molasses and chili marinade creates a sweet and spicy flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds tri-tip steaks
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together brown sugar, molasses, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, chili powder, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl until combined.
- Add tri-tip steaks to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and marinate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, lightly oiling the grates.
- Grill the marinated steaks for about five minutes on each side or until reaching desired doneness. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Optionally, simmer any leftover marinade in a saucepan for ten minutes to create a flavorful sauce to serve alongside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3 ounces (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg