Grilled Tri-Tip with Citrus-Chile Butter

Ingredients

• 2 (2-lb.) tri-tip steaks*
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
• Citrus-Chile Butter
• 3 bunches baby Vidalia or green onions, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Sprinkle steaks with 1 1/2 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper. Grill steaks, covered with grill lid, 9 to 12 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
2. 2. Remove from grill, and rub 3 Tbsp. Citrus-Chile Butter onto steaks. Cover steaks with aluminum foil; let stand 5 minutes.
3. 3. Meanwhile, toss onions with olive oil; season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Grill onions, without grill lid, 2 minutes; turn and grill 1 more minute.
4. 4. Uncover steaks, and cut diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with grilled onions and remaining Citrus-Chile Butter.
5. *Beef strip steaks (about 2 inches thick) may be substituted.