Teriyaki Grilled Tri-Tip Steaks

Name: Teriyaki Grilled Tri-Tip Steaks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup mirin; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp cornstarch (for glaze); 2.5 lb tri-tip roast or steaks; 2 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish); 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

60 min 6 servings Easy

All Recipes

Tri-tip steaks marinated in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki glaze, grilled to caramelized perfection with a hint of ginger and sesame.

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Total

60 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

This teriyaki tri-tip brings Japanese-inspired flavors to a classic American cut. A homemade teriyaki marinade with soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating a sweet-savory glaze that complements the beefy tri-tip perfectly.

Instructions

Make the teriyaki

Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Reserve 1/3 of the mixture in a small saucepan for the finishing glaze.

Marinate

Pour the remaining 2/3 of the teriyaki mixture over the tri-tip in a large zip-lock bag. Marinate in the fridge for 2-8 hours, flipping occasionally.

Make the glaze

Mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Add to the reserved teriyaki in the saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until thick and glossy. Set aside.

Grill

Remove tri-tip from marinade and pat dry. Grill over medium-high heat (400°F) for 6-7 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F internal). Brush with the thickened glaze during the last 2 minutes of each side.

Pro tip: The sugar in teriyaki burns easily — only apply the glaze at the end to avoid charring.

Rest and slice

Rest for 10 minutes. Slice thin against the grain. Arrange on a platter, drizzle with remaining glaze, and top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.