This beef tri-tip roast is served with red peppers and sweet potatoes.
This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff.
Nutrition Facts

Ingredients
- 1 beef Tri-Tip Roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
- 1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 2 red bell peppers (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh, chopped parsley (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place dressing, tomatoes and water in blender or food processor container. Cover; process until smooth. Divide mixture into thirds.
- Combine sweet potatoes, peppers and 1/3 tomato mixture in large bowl; toss to coat. Place vegetables on parchment-lined shallow-rimmed baking pan. Set aside.
- Spread 1/3 tomato mixture evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast on vegetables. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 - 50 minutes for medium doneness.
- Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 135° for medium rare; 150° for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 20 - 25 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium) Meanwhile, increase oven temperature to 475°F. Stir vegetables and return to oven for 15 - 20 minutes or until desired doneness.
- Carve roast across the grain into slices. Serve with vegetables. Coat all with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.