Oklahoma Beef Council Recipe of the Month
Beef Tri-tip with Rosemary-Garlic Vegetables
Servings: Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients: 
 1 beef tri-tip roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds) 
 1 tablespoon olive oil 
 12 small red-skinned potatoes, halved 
 2 medium red, yellow or green bell peppers, cut into eighths 
 2 medium sweet onions, cut into 1-inch wedges 

Seasoning: 
 2 cloves garlic, minced 
 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 
 1/2 teaspoon salt 
 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Beef Tri-Tip with Rosemary-Garlic Vegetables

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 425�F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press 1/2 onto beef roast. Combine remaining seasoning with oil and vegetables in large bowl; toss. 
2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Place vegetables on rack around roast. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425�F oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 to 45 minutes for medium doneness. 
3. Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 135�F for medium rare; 150�F for medium. Transfer to board; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10�F to reach 145�F for medium rare; 160�F for medium.) 
4. Meanwhile increase oven temperature to 475�F. Remove peppers. Continue roasting potatoes and onions 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. Carve roast across the grain. Serve with vegetables.  

Nutrition information per serving: 442 calories; 32 g protein; 60 g carbohydrate; 8 g fat; 276 mg sodium; 69 mg cholesterol; 7.8 mg niacin; 1.1 mg vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg vitamin B12; 4.8 mg iron; 7.2 mg zinc.

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