Country Smoked Tennessee Tri-Tip Steak with BBQ Beans
    Ingredients Method
    2 Tbs. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. ground black pepper
    1 tsp. paprika
    1/2 tsp. cumin
    1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
    2 tsp. chili powder
    1 tsp. garlic salt
    1 tsp. onion salt
    1 2-1/2 to 3 lb. whole beef tri-tip roast
    3 Tbs. olive oil

    Sauce:
    1/2 c. apple jelly
    1/2 c. catsup
    1 Tbs. cider vinegar

    BBQ Beans:
    1 Tbs. olive oil
    2 Tbs. chopped green onion
    1/4 c. chopped red peppers
    1/4 c. chopped green peppers
    1/8 c. frozen corn, thawed
    1 - 16 oz. can light red kidney or black beans, drained, rinsed
    Garnish: lettuce leaves as desired, decorative peppers, chopped cilantro as desired.
    In a bowl combine sugar, black pepper, paprika, cumin, red pepper, chili powder, garlic salt, and onion salt. Coat beef roast with oil. Set aside 1/2 Tbs. seasoning, coat roast with remaining seasoning. Hot smoke beef roast to desired doneness.

    Meanwhile microwave jelly, catsup and vinegar in glass container at high power for 2 to 3 minutes or until jelly melts, stir occasionally.

    Coat 9" round cake pan with oil; add onion, peppers, corn, and beans. Add reserved 1/2 Tbs. seasoning and 1/2 cup sauce. Place in smoker until beans are hot.

    Arrange lettuce on platter. Spoon beans onto platter. Slice serving slices from roast; arrange on platter, glaze with hot sauce, garnish with decorative peppers and cilantro.

    Yields: 4-6 servings