Tri Tip Sandwich

Piled high with tender, smoky tri-tip steak, melty cheese, caramelized onions and a zesty BBQ mayo, this loaded sandwich delivers bold, beefy satisfaction.

📝 Ingredients

• 8-10 oz cooked tri-tip
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion (, thinly sliced)
• 4 slices melty cheese ((such as pepper jack, smoked gouda, or sharp cheddar))
• 1 French baguette or loaf bread (, 12-inches long)
• arugula or butter lettuce
• 2 tbsp bbq sauce
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard ((optional))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 2Add the sliced tri-tip to the skillet with the onions and gently warm through, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3. 3Make the BBQ Mayo Sauce by combining the mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and Dijon mustard (if using) in a small bowl. Mix until well blended.
4. 4Slice the French baguette or loaf bread horizontally, cutting about 3/4 of the way through to create a pocket. Optionally, you can lightly toast the bread halves in a skillet, toaster oven, or oven.
5. 5While the bread is toasting, add the cheese slices to the warm tri-tip and onion mixture in the skillet, allowing the residual heat to melt the cheese.
6. 6Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the BBQ Mayo Sauce evenly on the inside of the toasted bread. Layer with the sliced tri-tip, onion and melted cheese mixture, and top with the arugula or butter lettuce.
7. 7Turn off the heat and place the cheese slices over the warm onions to melt the cheese.
8. 8Assemble the sandwiches. Spread the sauce on bread, then layer the sliced tri-tip, the onions with the melted cheese and then some lettuce.
9. 9Use a serrated knife to slice the sandwich into portions.
10. 10Serve warm, with favorite sides such as potato chips, arugula salad, potato salad, coleslaw, or baked beans.