Grilled Tri-Tip Steak with Molasses Chili Marinade
A smoky, juicy tri-tip steak marinated in a blend of molasses and chili for a sweet and spicy kick. Perfect for impressing guests or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
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- 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
- 2 pounds tri-tip steaks
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, molasses, soy sauce, rice vinegar, smashed garlic, chopped ginger, chili powder, and black pepper.
- Coat the tri-tip steaks in the marinade, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Remove the steaks from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for about 5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
- Allow the steaks to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Boil the reserved marinade to create a sauce and drizzle it over the sliced steaks just before serving.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg