Easy Sous Vide Tri Tip (Cooks PERFECTLY Every Single Time)

This sous vide tri tip is about to become your new favorite way to cook steak. It combines a handful of simple seasonings to make a flavorful steak that's cooked until super tender and juicy. Then it's topped with a rich and flavorful chimichurri sauce that really takes the flavor to another level. And in addition to tasting incredible, this sous vide tri tip steak recipe is a breeze to make too!

The Best Sous Vide Trip Tip

If you've never tried sous vide cooking tri tip, get ready for the easiest and most delicious way to cook steak perfectly every single time. 

Seriously, this recipe takes an already delicious cut of beef - sirloin tri tip roast - and cooks it in a water bath with your handy sous vide machine. The long and slow method of cooking makes for a perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy steak. Then it's quickly pan seared in a cast iron skillet before being topped with a fresh and zesty chimichurri sauce.

Sounds pretty incredible, right?

This really is a restaurant-worthy recipe that I guarantee will impress everyone who tries it. And the best part is that no one will know it was basically an effortless process to make! 

By the way, since the trip tip is so easy to whip up, you can make some equally delicious sides to go with it. If you're looking for what to serve with tri tip steak, my favorite sides are this Velveeta broccoli casserole and these Texas Roadhouse rolls. But honestly, you can't go wrong with any side you choose! 

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this sous vide tri tip roast is incredibly simple since it's the preparation of the meat that makes it taste so darn good.

With that said, here's what you'll need to make the tri tip steak:

• 1 tri tip roast (1 kg.)
• Salt and pepper

And here's what you'll need for the chimichurri sauce:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• ½ cup fresh dill
• 1 tbsp. dry oregano
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. red vinegar

Pretty simple stuff, right?

Now, this chimichurri sauce is so good that you'll probably want to make it more often. So I highly suggest serving it atop this flat iron steak or this Chipotle steak next! They're two more of my favorite easy steak recipes and are well worth checking out. 

Ingredients Substitutions and Suggestions

While I think this sous vide tri tip steak turns out best when made with the ingredients listed above, there's definitely room to switch up some of them to suit your preferences and also possibly save you a trip to the store.

First off, this recipe calls for tri tip, also known as sirloin tri tip roast or triangle tip roast. It's a super flavorful cut of meat that comes from the bottom sirloin. If you can't find tri tip, then you can swap it for any thick cut of sirloin steak or strip steak.

As for the seasoning on the steak, it's kept pretty minimal since it's the sauce that adds most of the flavor. That said, if you want to add more flavor, then you can add extra seasonings. I suggest a little garlic powder or Montreal steak seasoning, or even some fresh rosemary or other herbs.

How To Make Sous Vide Tri Tip

As I mentioned before, making the sous vide steak is about as easy as it gets!

You should only need to be hands-on for about 5 minutes, then the rest of the time is spent letting the steak cook in the sous vide bath. However, the steak will need about 5 hours to cook in the sous vide, so keep that in mind as you plan your day.

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Sous Vide Tri Tip

First, you'll want to season the tri tip with salt and pepper on both sides. Then you can place it in the sous vide bag and remove the excess air using a vacuum sealer.

Once you've prepared the steak, put it in the sous vide runner in a pot or container full of water and set it to cook at 140°F for 5 hours.

Step 2: Sear The Steak

When the 5 hours are up, you can remove the steak from the bag and pat it dry with paper towels. After that, you'll want to heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to it.

As soon as the oil is hot, add the trip tip to the skillet and cook it for a minute or so on both sides until browned. Next, you can remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest to help lock in those juices while you make the sauce.

Step 3: Make The Chimichurri

Now onto the chimichurri sauce to add all of that flavor!

To make it, first mix the fresh parsley, fresh dill, dry oregano, red pepper flakes, and red vinegar in a bowl and process them with an immersion blender until creamy. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can also add the ingredients to a blender and pulse a few times until combined.

Step 4: Serve

Last but not least, you can slice the cooked trip tip steak into thin slices. Then you'll want to serve it on a plate with the sauce either drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

Enjoy!

How To Store Sous Vide Tri Tip

This recipe for sous vide tri tip makes 6 servings, so it should be the perfect amount for a big family dinner. If end up with leftovers, then consider yourself lucky because it tastes delicious the next day.

Speaking of leftovers, you can store the cooked steak in an airtight container, and it'll stay good in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Alternatively, if you want your steak to last even longer, you can freeze it wrapped in plastic wrap and kept in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.

How To Reheat Tri Tip Steak

When you're ready to enjoy your sous vide tri tip again, you can either eat it cold right out of the fridge, or you can reheat it.

I've found the best way to reheat steak without drying it out is in the oven. So, to reheat your tri tip, just transfer it to a baking dish with a wire rack on top so the steak cooks evenly. Then you'll want to reheat the steak at 300°F for about 10-15 minutes or until it's warmed through.

FAQs About This Sous Vide Tri Tip Recipe

How long does a tri tip take to sous vide?

A tri tip will take about 5 hours to sous vide. With that said, the amount of time will depend on how you prefer your steak cooked. For a medium steak, you'll want to cook it for about 5 hours at 140°F. If you prefer a medium rare steak, about 3-4 hours at the same temperature should do the trick. 

Is tri tip steak good for sous vide?

Yes, trip tip steak is good for sous vide! Tri tip is a super flavorful cut of steak that cooks perfectly in the sous vide. It also takes to flavor well, which makes it the perfect steak for a flavorful sauce like chimichurri.

Can you sous vide tri-tip too long?

Yes, you can sous vide trip-tip too long. If you cook it for more than 5 hours, the steak will be well done. Anything over 6-7 hours will be too long and most likely overcook the steak.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to sous vide tri tip steak!

I know I'm biased, but I really think this is the best trip tip steak recipe out there. It's just so simple to make, and the results are so consistent and delicious every single time.

This is a great restaurant-quality meal to make on busy weeknights, and it's sure to impress even the hardest critics.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this sous vide tri tip as much as I/we do.

As always, if you give this recipe a try, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how it went!

More Sous Vide Recipes

If you're looking for more easy sous vide recipes just like this one, we've got you covered!

Here are some other recipe you can try next:

• Sous vide burger
• Sous vide steak
• Sous vide chicken thighs
• Sous vide pork chops
• Sous vide pork tenderloin
• Sous vide shrimp
• Sous vide London broil

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