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Slow Cooker Tri Tip Roast: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Goodness

Slow cooker tri tip roast

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This slow cooker tri tip roast is melt-in-your-mouth delicious, with tender beef that’s been slow-simmered in rich gravy alongside carrots, potatoes, and onions. It’s the perfect comforting dinner for busy days or lazy Sundays, and your whole home will smell amazing while it cooks.

Ingredients

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  • 2–3 lb tri tip roast

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional for depth)

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

  • 3–4 carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 1 yellow onion, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Sear the roast: Season the tri tip generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast on all sides until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side).

  2. Layer the slow cooker: Add chopped carrots, potatoes, onions, and minced garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the seared roast on top.

  3. Add liquid: In a small bowl, mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the roast.

  4. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the meat is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.

  5. Optional: Thicken the gravy: Remove roast and vegetables. Stir 1 tbsp cornstarch into a small amount of water, then whisk into the remaining liquid. Cook on high for 10–15 minutes until thickened.

  6. Slice and serve: Slice the roast against the grain, plate with vegetables, and drizzle with that delicious gravy.

Notes

  • Want more flavor? Marinate the tri tip overnight in your favorite herb blend.

  • Prefer a thicker sauce? Add a second tablespoon of cornstarch or reduce the gravy on the stovetop.

  • Great with crusty bread or mashed potatoes as a side.

  • Leftovers make amazing roast beef sandwiches!

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