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Tri-Tip Sandwich Recipe

Tri-Tip Sandwich Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Tri-Tip Sandwich recipe is a delicious way to enjoy leftover tri-tip roast. Tender slices of tri-tip are paired with caramelized onions, arugula, and cheese, all sandwiched between crusty rolls with a flavorful horseradish mayo spread. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner!


Ingredients

Scale

Tri-Tip Sandwich:

  • 1 1/2 pounds cooked tri-tip roast, thinly sliced
  • 4 crusty sandwich rolls or hoagie buns
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup arugula or baby greens
  • 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce or Dijon mustard
  • Optional: au jus or barbecue sauce for serving


Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook sliced onions until golden brown.
  2. Reheat Tri-Tip: Warm tri-tip slices in a skillet or oven.
  3. Prepare Mayo: Mix mayonnaise with horseradish sauce or Dijon mustard.
  4. Assemble Sandwich: Toast rolls, spread mayo on cut sides, layer with arugula, tri-tip, onions, and cheese. Serve warm with optional sauce.

Notes

  • This sandwich is a great way to use leftover grilled or roasted tri-tip.
  • You can also melt the cheese under the broiler for extra flavor.
  • Try adding roasted red peppers or pickled jalapeños for an additional kick.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg