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    Slow Cooker Braised Tri Tip Roast

    Published: Jul 12, 2022 · Modified: May 21, 2023 by Diana Reis · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Tri-tip in the slow cooker is the perfect way to have a delicious meal on the busiest nights. Seasoned well and cooked in a rich beer and beef broth combination, each bite is packed with flavor. The peppers and onions add a nice kick to an already delicious roast. Just 15 minutes of prep for the juiciest, pull apart meat you’ve ever had.

    shredded tri tip on white platter on wood table
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    Make this Tri-Tip recipe tonight!
    Ingredients
    How to make a Tri-Tip in the slow cooker.
    How to Serve
    FAQs
    Diana's Tips for Success
    Related Recipes
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    Tri Tip in the Slow Cooker

    Make this Tri-Tip recipe tonight!

    This crock pot recipe is an easy way to cook up this flavorful cut of beef when you don't have a lot of time. It only takes 15 minutes to put together, then set and forget it in the crock pot until dinner time.

    The low heat from the crock pot turns this lean roast into a tender

    It makes enough for a large family or great leftovers for the next day.

    It takes only a few simple ingredients.

    Slow cooking the tri-tip roast in beer and broth delivers big flavor and super juicy meat.

    Ingredients

    slow cooker tri tip ingredients

    Tri Tip Roast- Tri-tip is one of my favorite cuts of beef. It is a triangular cut of meat that comes from the bottom of the sirloin. You can find it on the west coast at any local grocery store. It has become more popular across the country and may be called a triangle roast, rump roast, bottom sirloin tip, the California cut, or Santa Maria Steak.

    Beer- I recommend a light colored beer like a lager. A hefeweizen, ale, or amber can be good too. Like cooking with wine, the most important thing about your beer choice is that you like the flavor of the beer itself.

    Substitutions

    I do a combination of beer and beef broth. You can do all beer, all broth, or you can use water and a few beef bouillon cubes as well. 

    This recipe has very simple seasonings. You can change it up and use your favorite steak seasoning or even taco seasoning.

    How to make a Tri-Tip in the slow cooker.

    Step 1: Prepare the meat and vegetables

    • The first step is to prepare the vegetables by washing the bell pepper and slicing the bell pepper and onion into ½ inch strips.
    • Place a trimmed tri-tip in the crock pot, fat side up. 
    • Then add the sliced peppers and onions, beer, broth, and seasoning.
    • Place the slow cooker on low for 6 hours.
    seasoned, raw tri tip with peppers on onions in slow cooker

    Step 2: Set and Forget it in the Crock Pot

    • After six hours in the crock pot, the tri-tip roast should be cooked through and fork tender.
    Crock Pot Tri tip fully cooked and whole

    Step 3: Finish and Serve

    • Using tongs or two forks, pull the beef apart and stir together with the cooked peppers and onions.
    tri tip in the crock pot shredded with peppers and onions

    How to Serve

    The great thing about this tri tip cooked in the crock pot is that you can serve it many different ways.

    The cooking juices drip all over the plate and get soaked up by a nice starch like mashed potatoes, rice pilaf, polenta, or even mashed cauliflower. Add an easy side salad or roasted carrots for a nice, square meal.

    Other Ways to Serve

    I like to use the shredded beef for tri-tip sandwiches. The meat and peppers are great on a nice French roll and there is plenty of cooking liquid for dipping.

    This also makes great filling for beef tacos and burritos. Add the tri-tip to your favorite tortillas or taco shells along with your favorite toppings and you have a whole different meal all together.

    FAQs

    How long should I cook Tri-Tip in a Slow Cooker?

    For best results, 6-8 hours on low is just right for this lean cut of beef. This is plenty of time for all of the tougher parts of the roast to break down and tenderize.  

    Cooking for much longer than 8 hours and the beef gets too soft.

    You can use the high setting and have nicely shredded meat between 4-5 hours. It will not be quite as tender, but still very good.

    Should you sear Tri-Tip before putting it in the slow cooker?

    You really don’t need to sear the meat for this recipe. The meat is all shredded and stirred together. Browning didn’t change the flavor in any significant way for this recipe. Don’t give yourself extra pans to wash.

    Diana's Tips for Success

    Cut the peppers and onions into thick strips so that they don’t completely disappear during the slow cooking process.

    Use a large 2.5- 3 pound tri-tip roast for this recipe. 

    Trim most of the fat cap off of the roast or buy a trimmed tri tip. 

    Store leftovers in and airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

    close you shredded tri tip over potatoes on white plate

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    Tri Tip in the Slow Cooker

    Slow cooking the tri tip roast in beer and broth delivers big flavor and super juicy meat.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 6 hours hours
    Total Time: 6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 People
    Calories: 317kcal
    Author: Diana Reis

    Equipment

    • Slow Cooker (Crock Pot)

    Ingredients

    • 2.5 Pounds Tri Tip trimmed
    • 1 Green Bell Pepper sliced
    • 1 Yellow Onion sliced
    • 12oz Beer lager, ale, hefeweizen, your preference
    • 1 Cup Beef Broth
    • 1 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic
    • 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Prepare the vegetables by washing the bell pepper and slicing the bell pepper and onion into ½ inch strips.
    • Place a trimmed tri tip in the crock pot, fat side up.
    • Then add the sliced peppers and onions, beer, broth, and seasoning.
    • Place the slow cooker on low for 6 hours.
    • After six hours in the crock pot, the tri tip roast should be cooked through and fork tender.
    • Using tongs or two forks, pull the beef apart and stir together with the cooked peppers and onions.

    Notes

    How long should I cook Tri Tip in a Slow Cooker
    For best results, 6-8 hours on low is just right for this lean cut of beef. This is plenty of time for all of the tougher parts of the roast to break down and tenderize.  
    Cooking for much longer than 8 hours and the beef gets too soft.
    You can use the high setting and have nicely shredded meat between 4-5 hours. It will not be quite as tender, but still very good.
    Should you sear Tri Tip before putting it in the slow cooker?
    You really don’t need to sear the meat for this recipe. The meat is all shredded and stirred together. Browning didn’t change the flavor in any significant way for this recipe. Don’t give yourself extra pans to wash.
    Tips for Success
    • Cut the peppers and onions into thick strips so that they don’t completely disappear during the slow cooking process.
    • Use a 2.5- 3 pound tri tip roast for this recipe. 
    • Trim most of the fat cap off of the roast or buy a trimmed tri tip. 
    • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 253mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Dana says

      July 12, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      This was so amazingly tender and succulent. Absolutely will make this again—perfect Sunday dinner with mashed potatoes 🙂

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      July 12, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic! I'm already envisioning this shredded and served on a toasted bun with some cheese and banana peppers. MmmMMMM!

      Reply
    3. Diana Reis says

      July 13, 2022 at 1:46 am

      5 stars
      Looks so delish

      Reply
    4. Savita says

      July 13, 2022 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      So tender and delicious, the tri top is cooked so perfectly in the slow cooker. Loved the recipe.

      Reply
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