Ingredients

  • 2 lbs tri-tip roast
  • 1 -2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 red potatoes, halved
  • 2 2 yellow bell peppers or 2 green bell peppers, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 2 sweet onions, cut into 1 inch wedges

Method

  • Combine rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper to form a paste.
  • Spread half of herb paste evenly over roast.
  • Add olive oil to remaining paste; place vegetables in large bowl; pour herb-oil over vegetables, stirring to coat.
  • Place roast, fat side up, on rack in open roasting pan; Arrange vegetables around roast (DON'T add water or cover).
  • Roast at 425°F for 35 to 40 minutes for rare to medium; Remove roast and peppers to warm platter, allow to stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile increase oven temperature to 475°F and continue cooking potatoes and onions 10 minutes or until tender and lightly browned: add potatoes and onions to meat platter, carve roast against grain and serve with vegetables.