Lemon-Garlic Beef Tri-Tip and Roasted Potatoes

Roasting lemons brings out the natural sweetness of the fruit. Try this with a tender Tri-Tip Roast and hearty potatoes for a bright and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• 1 beef Tri-Tip Roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
• 2 large lemons, divided
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons coarse grind black pepper
• 2 pounds fingerling or small red-skinned potatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grate 1 tablespoon peel and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon. Combine lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in small bowl; reserve 1 tablespoon for potatoes. Press remaining lemon mixture onto all surfaces of beef Tri-Tip Roast. Cut remaining lemon into 12 wedges lengthwise; set aside.

2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover; set aside.

3. Combine reserved 1 tablespoon lemon mixture, potatoes, lemon wedges, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on rimmed sheet pan; toss to coat evenly. Roast beef in 425°F oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 to 50 minutes for medium doneness. Roast potatoes 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once.

4. Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Transfer to roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)

5. Carve roast across the grain into slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with potatoes and lemon wedges.

• Test Kitchen Tips Place roasts on a rack in a roasting or broiler pan to allow fat to drip away during cooking.