• 1 beef tri-tip roast (1.5 to 2 lb)
• Rub:
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Combine rub ingredients.
• Press onto beef roast.
• Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover.
• Roast in 425°F oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 to 45 minutes for medium doneness.
• Remove roast when instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium.
• Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will rise to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
• Carve roast across the grain; season with salt.
  

6 to 8 servings