Recipes - Cilantro Stuffed Tri-Tip Roast

Cilantro Stuffed Tri-Tip Roast

 

1	beef tri-tip (approx. 2 lbs.)
1 1/2 cups	herb seasoned croutons, crushed
3/4 cup	shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/3 cup	fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1	egg, slightly beaten
1	green onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp.	lime juice
	Salt and pepper
1/4 cup	green jalapeno pepper jelly

Preheat oven to 425º.  Trim excess fat from meat.  Cut a pocket parallel to the surface along long side.  Combine croutons, cheese, cilantro, egg, green onion and lime juice; mix well.  Pack stuffing into pocket.  Skewer opening or tie with string.  Season exterior.  Roast in shallow pan 25 minutes.   Brush with melted jelly.  Reduce oven temperature to 350º; roast an additional 5-8 minutes to desired doneness.  Allow to stand 10 minutes.  Carve cross-grain in 1/2 inch slices. 

Serves 6.

Recipe idea contributed by Anne Lesko, Milwaukie, Oregon