Ingredients:

  • 2.5 to 3 lbs tri-tip roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
  • 1 cup beef broth or stock
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Rinse and pat the tri-tip roast dry with paper towels. This helps in browning.
  2. Rub the entire surface of the meat with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if using.
  4. Rub this spice mixture evenly over all sides of the tri-tip roast.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit of olive oil.
  6. Once hot
  7. Place sliced onions at the bottom of your slow cooker as a flavorful base for the meat.
  8. In a mixing bowl or measuring jug, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic until well combined.
  9. Place the seared (or unseared) tri-tip on top of the onions in your slow cooker. Pour liquid mixture over the meat ensuring its covered as much as possible.
  10. Cover and set your slow cooker to low for approximately 8 hours or high for about 4 hours until tender and easily shredded with forks.
  11. After cooking time is up; carefully remove the tri-tip from slow cooker; let rest for at least ten minutes before slicing against grain into thin strips.