tri-trip roast

Ingredients

1. 1 beef tri-tip roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
2. Salt and pepper

Rub:
1. 1 tablespoon chili powder
2. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
3. 1 teaspoon onion powder
4. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
5. 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Combine rub ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.
2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. 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 roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum 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. Carve roast across the grain into thin slices. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.