Marinated Tri-tips with Kale Salad

 

It was Ryan's birthday and the theme was tapas. I had a boneless tri-tip roast, a lean cut of beef from the bottom sirloin. To see a chart of beef cuts visit beef made easy cut chart.  Some of our family samplers include this cut of beef. It is a great cut for fajitas, stir fry, tacos, and many other dishes. 

I marinated the tri-tip for a few hours leaving it at room temperature, and then grilled it medium rare. Since I have been enjoying kale this winter, I decided to prepare a mixed kale salad with an acai dressing. Kale is rich in vitamins A & C and contains calcium and iron. It is also a great source for fiber. 

Marinated Tri-tip

Ingredients: 

1-2 lbs of Tri-tips

Salt

Pepper

4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 Tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

Drizzle the olive oil over the tri-tip roast. Rub the chopped garlic on both the top and bottom size of roast. Salt & pepper both sides as well. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour before grilling. If time permits, marinate for longer. If longer, marinate in the refrigerator.  Bring meat to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before grilling.  Heat grill to medium-high heat. Place roast on grill surface. The most tender and succulent way to eat pasture-raised beef is rare to medium-rare. Once meat is grilled, set aside for 10 minutes to allow it to rest. The interior of the meat tends to continue to cook once it has been removed from the fire. Prepare salad, then slice meat thin and place on top of salad. Be sure to slice meat immediately before serving.  

  

Mixed Kale Salad with Acai dressing

Ingredients: 

Salad:

2 bunches Kale  (purple & green)

1 carrot, shredded

1/4-1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced 

cashews

blueberries

peas 

Dressing: 

1/2  cup  açai juice blend (such as Sambazon Original Blend)
3  tablespoons  sucanat

1 1/2  tablespoons  grated orange rind
3  tablespoons  rice vinegar

salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Steam kale for approx. 1 minute, remove, let cool. Toss all ingredients including salad dressing together. Place in serving platter, then place meat over salad.