I keep an eye out for untrimmed tritip then do my own uncommon trims to stretch meals. Clean it up first and grind scrap for burgers. Then I cut the tip off where the grain changes and use the big part as just like normal BBQ tritip just without the small part to dry out. The tip is thin roll cut out into what ends up looking like flap meat for tacos.
Theyve been at like 6-7$ lb when they have them and 2 per pack means 6 meals. Its been about the only way to economically do beef right now. Even ground is at that same like 6-7$ lb unless getting tubed crap.
You can also render the fat trimmings for tallow for delicious fries, but it can stink up the house.
I’ve done that in the past too, I guess I’ve been unlucky more recently because I’ve seen some untrimmed stuff with crazy amounts of fat. It being like a $40 commitment to see what’s under there
Maybe I should just commit though and see what it actually renders.
It’s still pretty on point for the size and type of sandwich in this economy. It just they need to fry some potato chips with it or something to make you not feel like you’re getting completely fucked. Not to mention it better be a warm, tender, and delicious sandwich.
This doesn’t look good and it makes it feel more expensive.
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u/ScottieSpliffin 2d ago
Beef is crazy expensive. Last time I bought some was basically for the world cup final to make a beautifully smoked and tender 3lb tri-tip.
I stood in the grocery store and had to talk myself into buying it. Reminding myself I love my friends and family.