Smoked Tri-Tip Street Tacos
Smoked and roasted Tri-Tip is unexpected in a street taco. Try this flavorful version with your favorite toppings for a satisfying meal.
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 9
Ingredients
Toppings:
Preparation
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Step 1
Add wood chunks, chips or pellets to smoker according to manufacturer's instructions. Preheat smoker to 225°F.
Cooking Tip: Use hickory chips for a light smoke flavor.
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Step 2
Add beef Tri-Tip Roast to smoker according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 45 minutes depending on desired smoke flavor.
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Step 3
Meanwhile heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add poblano peppers, onion and garlic; cook 8 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally. Add ancho powder and stir until combined. Cook 5 to 6 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, as desired, Remove from heat and stir in lime juice until combined.
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Step 4
When roast is done smoking, carefully remove it from smoker. Place roast on grid over medium heat on preheated gas grill or in 350°F oven until roast reaches 145°F doneness (medium rare), approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Remove roast and transfer to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 10 minutes.
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Step 5
Carve roast into thin slices. Place poblano mixture to tortillas; top with beef. Garnish tacos with toppings, as desired.
Nutrition Information
438 Calories
0.8g SAT FAT
30g PROTEIN
3.2 mg IRON
5.4 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 3 tacos: 438 Calories; 145.8 Calories from fat; 16.2g Total Fat (0.8 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 1.4 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 79 mg Cholesterol; 63 mg Sodium; 44 g Total Carbohydrate; 5.8 g Dietary Fiber; 30.4 g Protein; 0 mg Calcium; 3.2 mg Iron; 611 mg Potassium; 0.3 mg Riboflavin; 8.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.9 mg Vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 464 mg Phosphorus; 5.4 mg Zinc; 27.4 mcg Selenium; 99.6 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron, Potassium, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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