Easy Instant Pot Tri-Tip Roast
A simple, flavorful Instant Pot tri-tip roast with a quick dry rub, seared first for flavor, then pressure-cooked until tender. Ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 2.5 – 3 pounds tri-tip beef roast
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons of dry rub or seasoning blend of your preference
Instructions
- Pat the tri-tip dry and massage the dry rub, salt, and pepper into all sides of the roast.
- Turn the Instant Pot to saute. Sear the tri-tip for about 1 minute per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Place the trivet in the bottom of the pot. Set the tri-tip on the trivet.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Pour the beef broth over the roast.
- Seal the lid and set the valve to closed. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, perform a quick release.
- Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice against the grain or shred with two forks. Spoon the cooking liquid over the top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 1031mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg
Servings: 4
Calories: 469kcal