This tri tip sandwich recipe is great for using up any extra meat you have leftover from a smoking or BBQ session.
It’s easy and delicious as a leftover smoker recipe, but you can make the tri tip from scratch if you want.
Check out our Traeger smoked tri tip recipe article for help with this.
- Tri Tip Sandwich Recipe (Leftover Smoker Recipe)
- What is Tri Tip Steak?
- Ingredients
- Tri Tip Sandwich Method
- Variations for Tri Tip Sandwiches
- FAQ’s About Tri Tip Sandwich Recipes
- How Do You Cut a Tri Tip for Sandwiches?
- What do you Eat With a Tri Tip Sandwich?
- Tri Tip Sandwich Recipe Oven
- Traeger Tri Tip Sandwiches
- More Leftover Smoker Recipes
Tri Tip Sandwich Recipe (Leftover Smoker Recipe)
What is Tri Tip Steak?
The tri tip steak cut comes from the bottom sirloin, which is located in the hindquarters of the animal, near the leg and rump.
It has a triangular shape, and goes by a number of different names including ‘Triangle Steak,’ ‘Newport Steak,’ ‘Santa Maria Steak,’ ‘Poor Man’s Brisket,’ and the ‘California Cut.’
Ingredients
- Sliced Smoked Tri Tip Steak
- Rocket
- Parmesan
- Toasted Brioche Baps (or Ciabatta Rolls)
- Your favourite BBQ Sauce
- Pickled Onions (substitute caramelised onion chutney)
- Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Tri Tip Sandwich Method
- Butter 2 toasted brioche baps (or ciabatta rolls)
- Place the rocket on top of them both
- Add chopped pickled onions (or some caramelised onion chutney)
- Place 1 thick slice (or 2 thin slices) of smoked tri tip steak (hot or cold) on top of each bap
- Add Parmesan cheese and BBQ sauce
- Season to your liking with salt and pepper
- Brush the top of the buns with Dijon Mustard and add to each sandwich
Something about the tangy heat of the mustard, the vinegary sweetness of the pickled onions, the sweetness of the BBQ sauce, the pepperiness of the rocket, and the saltiness of the Parmesan works really well with the bold flavours of smoked steak!
Variations for Tri Tip Sandwiches
For those who enjoy a bit of heat and zing, a dollop of horseradish sauce or aioli can provide the perfect kick. We like mustard for this, although horseradish sauce is a good (although hotter) alternative.
You could also try your favourite hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot Sauce.
You should feel free to experiment with different cheeses, such as sharp cheddar or creamy blue cheese (tone down the salt if you use this delicious salty cheese), a variety of pickled vegetables or possibly roasted peppers.
Go ahead and create a personalised tri tip steak sandwich that is tailored to your own preferences.
FAQ’s About Tri Tip Sandwich Recipes
How Do You Cut a Tri Tip for Sandwiches?
It’s best to cut your tri tip into nice thin slices for sandwiches.
You need to keep in mind that the grain goes in 2 different directions on this steak cut, and you’ll get the best results if you slice in the opposite direction of the grain. See the diagram below to help.
What do you Eat With a Tri Tip Sandwich?
There are lots of options for sides with your tri tip sandwich. The sandwich itself is pretty filling on its own!
- Fries
- Coleslaw
- (Smoked) Mac and Cheese
- Nachos
- Chimichurri Sauce
- Corn Bread
- Corn on the Cob
- Pasta Salad
- Green Salad
Tri Tip Sandwich Recipe Oven
While you won’t get that smoky taste from the oven you can cook your tri steak for sandwiches in it. For a good recipe try below.
Traeger Tri Tip Sandwiches
For a great smoked tri tip recipe to use for sandwiches from Traeger themselves, try here.
https://www.traeger.com/recipes/smoked-tri-tip
For a video making this tri tip sandwich recipe try our Instagram below.