Santa Maria Tri-Tip with Pistachio Pesto

For your first BBQ of the year, try this delicious and original recipe for Santa Maria Tri-Tip with pistachio pesto. The perfect dish to kick off the season with a bang!

Santa Maria Tri-Tip with Pistachio Pesto

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time:1 Hr

Ingredients

  • 1 US beef Tri-Tip Roast
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 pound zucchini
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 pound cherry tomatoes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup salted pistachios
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Combine rub ingredients; set aside. Preheat grill to medium-low heat.

  2. Coat both sides of Tri-Tip Roast with 1/4 cup olive oil; sprinkle with prepared rub. Place roast in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals or medium heat on preheated gas grill. Grill roast, covered 15 to 20 minutes for medium rare (63ºC) to medium (71°C) doneness, turning occasionally.

  3. Thinly slice roast. Place broiled vegetables on bottom of large platter. Sprinkle with torn basil and parsley; top with steak slices. Drizzle with pesto and a squeeze of grilled lemon before serving.

Enjoy!

*Courtesy of Beef It’s What’s For Dinner.

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