This Slow Cooker Tri Tip recipe is tender, savory, and bursting with cozy herb-and-garlic flavor – perfect for easy weeknight dinners, meal prep, or piling high on toasted sandwich buns!

Tir Tip crock pot recipe

I’ll be honest with you guys, I have always been intimidated by meat. I have a few recipes I use on rotation and don’t venture out too much. However, once I started actually using my slow cooker, everything changed – I remember my dad always making Tri Tip in his slow cooker and totally get the hype now! Crock pots are known for creating the most tender meat, but I was truly shocked at how amazing and easy it really was. Once you start slow cooking meat, you won’t look back!

This recipe is a great starting point. You get tender, moist, flavorful, cozy tri tip meat without any effort. You literally just season the meat, chuck it into the crock pot, and let it work it’s magic. It’s quickly become one of our favorite recipes.

Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Tri Tip

There’s something so satisfying about letting your slow cooker do all the heavy lifting while your kitchen fills with the mouthwatering aroma of herbs, garlic, and beef. This recipe is:

Hands-off and easy: Toss everything in, set it, and let it work it’s magic.
Ridiculously tender: The beef slow cooks to fall-apart perfection. A quick fork-shred and you’ve got the easiest shredded beef.
So flavorful: A blend of herbs, spices, and Worcestershire gives the meat a rich, savory depth that tastes like you tried hard 😉
Versatile: Serve it over mashed potatoes, in rice bowls, stuffed in tacos, or layered in sandwiches.

Recipe video

I included this recipe in my weekly meal prep video!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s what makes the magic happen (hint: it’s lots of herbs & seasonings!)

Beef Tri Tip – Highly recommend using grass-fed and finished meat! The flavor and nutrient profile are much better!
Seasonings: sea salt, pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika
Herbs: dried thyme, rosemary, oregano
Bone broth or veggie broth – bone broth adds extra protein and gut-healing benefits, but veggie stock works just as great!
Garlic cloves – fresh garlic adds an incredible flavor and antimicrobial properties!
Worcestershire sauce – don’t skip this! It makes a huge difference!

How to Make Slow Cooker Tri Tip

Season the Tri Tip: Start by patting your tri tip dry, then rub it generously with salt, pepper, and all your dried herbs and spices. Don’t be shy!
Add the Aromatics: Place the roast in your slow cooker and scatter the minced garlic, fresh rosemary, and thyme around it.
Pour in the broth: Add the bone broth and Worcestershire sauce. This savory liquid keeps the meat juicy and creates the most delicious broth.
Set It and Forget It: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
Shred and Serve: Remove the roast, shred it with two forks, then spoon some of that rich broth over top to keep it moist and flavorful.

Serving Ideas

This shredded tri tip is super versatile and works with just about everything! Try it:

Over mashed potatoes
Stuffed in sandwiches or sliders with a drizzle of barbecue sauce
In tacos or burrito bowls for an easy meal prep win
Over rice or cauliflower rice with roasted veggies on the side
In rice bowls or salads.

Tips for the Best crock pot Tri Tip

Use fresh herbs: They make a big difference in aroma and taste. For instance, fresh garlic will add more flavor than garlic powder.
Save the juices: Spoon that liquid gold back over the meat—it’s full of flavor!

Storing & Reheating

Store: Store shredded beef in a food storage bag in the fridge and enjoy within 4 days.
Freeze: If you cannot eat the entire dish in a few days, freeze it for up to three months.
Thaw: Place frozen leftovers in the fridge to thaw overnight before serving.
Reheat: Reheat shredded meat by placing in a microwave-safe dish and heat it in the microwave for one to two minutes. Alternatively, you can heat in a pan on the stove top!

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