Tri-tip

Tri-tip
Bottom sirloin triangular cut (tri-tip)
Alternative namesBottom sirloin triangular cut (tri-tip)
TypeBeef steak

The tri-tip is a triangular cut of beef from the bottom sirloin subprimal cut, consisting of the tensor fasciae latae muscle. Untrimmed, the tri-tip weighs around 5 pounds. In the US, the tri-tip is taken from NAMP cut 185C.