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    Home » Recipes » Sides » Tri Tip Side Dishes

    Tri Tip Side Dishes

    Published: Oct 20, 2023 · Modified: Aug 15, 2024 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Wondering what to serve with tri tip? Sip Bite Go is here to help. Today, you’ll find delicious recipes for tri tip sides that will complete your steak dinner…

    With these Tri-Tip steak sides, you will feel like an expert home chef in no time.

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    • What goes with Tri Tip?
    • Sauces and compound butter
    • Potato and vegetable sides
    • Pasta dishes
    • Salad side dishes
    • Desserts for a tri tip meal
    • More Steak Dinner Ideas from Sip Bite Go
    • Are you a foodie, too?

    What goes with Tri Tip?

    Sides that complement tri-tip steak range from sauces, to salads, vegetable dishes, pastas and potatoes.

    In this list are tried and true recipes to make your meal complete, so you won’t be disappointed!

    If you’re new to cooking tri tip, see the recipes everyone loves for

    • Smoked tri tip 
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    • Sous vide tri tip

    Sauces and compound butter

    One of the fastest sides for tri tip is adding a flavorful sauce or a compound butter on top.

    Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing for Meats

    Here are simple recipes to try…

    Spinach Basil Pesto with Walnuts
    Garlic Herb Compound Butter for Steak

    Potato and vegetable sides

    Tri tip served with vegetables and potatoes will make a full meal. 

    Here are some tasty recipes to try…

    Smoked Mac And Cheese
    Smoked Corn On The Cob
    Caramelized Onions For Steak, Burgers, Sides
    Grilled Potato Wedges
    Roasted Brussel Sprouts And Sweet Potatoes
    Air Fryer Acorn Squash Side Dish

    Also see how to make smoked tri tip pizza…

    Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
    Sous Vide Little Potatoes (+ VIDEO)
    Pellet Smoker Asparagus With Parmesan Cheese
    Smoked Baked Potatoes With Bacon
    Pellet Smoker Acorn Squash
    15+ Easy Potato Side Dish Recipes For Steak
    Roasted Beets With Goat Cheese
    Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

    Try this recipe for the ultimate tri tip sandwich…

    Pasta dishes

    Make it an Italian tri tip meal served with a tasty pasta side dish. This is a great way to serve tri tip for a holiday or Sunday dinner type of meal.

    Here are some delicious comfort food type of pasta recipes to make on the side of tri tip…

    Fettuccine Pesto Pasta Recipe (Fettuccine Al Pesto)
    Italian-Style Smoked Lasagna Casserole

    Salad side dishes

    These options for salad side dishes for tri tip can be served ahead of the main dish, or as a base – ie. a tri tip salad. 

    Simple Tomato Cucumber Salad Marinated In Vinegar
    Tasty 5 Minute Cilantro Lime Dressing
    How To Cook Romaine Lettuce On Griddle Grills
    Fall Butternut Squash Salad
    The Best Caprese Cucumber Salad Recipe with Mozzarella Balls
    Kale Apple Slaw Salad With Dried Cranberries
    Broccoli And Blue Cheese Salad

    Learn how to cut tri tip…

    Desserts for a tri tip meal

    Alright, everyone has enjoyed their tri tip dinner and now it’s time to serve dessert…

    Try these crowd-friendly ideas…

    Pellet Smoker Apple Pie With Caramel
    Grilled Pineapple Slices

    More Steak Dinner Ideas from Sip Bite Go

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    Pro tip: One of my go-to tricks for perfectly cooked food every time is using the right BBQ meat thermometers.

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hope you are inspired to cook one of these meal ideas for a tasty tri tip steak dinner. 

    There’s something for every level of effort and time… so you can use them for hosting a small dinner party, as a holiday main dish, or for cooking a low-key family meal. 

    Enjoy cooking and chat soon on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube.

    – Jenna

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