Stove Top Tri-Tip Steak
Learn how to cook a delicious tri-tip steak on the stovetop with this easy and quick recipe. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 pounds tri-tip steak 1-inch thick
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Trim any excess fat from either side of your steak.
- Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, add olive oil to the pan.
- When the oil is hot, add the steak to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sear the steak for 2 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to medium.
- Cook the steak 6-8 minutes for medium doneness or 9-11 minutes for well done. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet to rest for at least 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare tri-tip steak indoors. For best results, ensure your steak is at room temperature before cooking.