Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip

This Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip is a juicy and flavorful recipe, which includes tri tip roast and vegetables cooked in a rich onion soup broth. It’s a foolproof comfort food recipe, perfect for a family dinner, and ready in about 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes, cut in half
• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into chunks
• ¼ cup olive oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 2 pounds beef tri tip roast
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 package onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

How To Make Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip

1. Prep vegetables: Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to the slow cooker. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Toss to coat.
2. Season and sear roast: Rub tri tip with thyme, rosemary, and remaining salt and pepper. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet and sear roast for 2 minutes per side. Place roast on top of vegetables in the slow cooker.
3. Deglaze skillet: Add garlic to skillet, then pour in ½ cup beef broth. Scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in remaining broth, onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer briefly.
4. Add to slow cooker: Pour skillet mixture over the roast and vegetables.
5. Slow cook until tender: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
6. Serve hot: Slice the tri tip against the grain and serve with vegetables and broth.

Recipe Tips

• Do I have to sear the tri tip first? No, but searing locks in flavor and gives the beef a deeper taste.
• Can I use a different cut of beef? Yes, chuck roast works well if tri tip is unavailable.
• Why put vegetables on the bottom? This ensures they soak up the juices while supporting the meat on top.
• How to make the broth richer: Add a splash of red wine while deglazing the skillet.
• How to thicken the broth: Stir in a cornstarch slurry during the last 30 minutes if you prefer a gravy-like consistency.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip

This hearty roast pairs well with:

• Garlic bread or dinner rolls
• A crisp side salad
• Roasted Brussels sprouts
• Green beans almondine

How To Store Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Place cooled roast and vegetables in freezer-safe bags or containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 664
• Carbohydrates: 41g
• Protein: 53g
• Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 19g
• Cholesterol: 147mg
• Sodium: 1859mg
• Potassium: 1813mg
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 6g
• Calcium: 140mg
• Iron: 6mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I cook tri tip on high instead of low? Yes, 3–4 hours on high works, but cooking low and slow gives the most tender results.

Can I add other vegetables? Yes, parsnips, mushrooms, or celery are great additions.

How do I slice tri tip correctly? Always cut against the grain for the most tender bites.

Can I make this without onion soup mix? Yes, substitute with extra beef broth, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Beef Top Round Steak
• Crock Pot Beef Tongue
• Crock Pot Beef Tips With Gravy

Crock Pot Beef Tri Tip

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4-6

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

8

hours 

Calories

664

kcal

A juicy tri tip roast slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a savory onion soup broth. Perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes, cut in half

• 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  

• 1 large onion, cut into chunks
  

• ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  

• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  

• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
  

• 2 pounds beef tri tip roast
  

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  

• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  

• 2 cups beef broth
  

• 1 package onion soup mix
  

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

• Add potatoes, carrots, and onion to crock pot with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Season tri tip with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Sear on all sides, then place on top of vegetables.
  
• Deglaze skillet with garlic and ½ cup broth. Add remaining broth, soup mix, and Worcestershire. Simmer and pour over roast.
  
• Cover and cook on low 6–8 hours or high 3–4 hours.
  
• Slice against the grain and serve with vegetables and broth.