Sunday Slow Cooker: Tri-Tip Tacos

My old roommate used to make a killer Grilled Tri-tip. I don’t remember exactly what he put on it but I know it involved paprika, chili powder, and a solid amount of black pepper. Usually we would slice it thin, scoop it up on tortillas, and kick back outside to enjoy the rare home cooked meal. At the time I was one year out of college and my idea of cooking was microwaving takeout leftovers or the random TJ’s frozen entree, so this was a real treat. So when I saw tri-tip this week at the market, I couldn’t help but pick one up. My original plan was to grill it but since my grill pan was a bit too small, I decided to throw it in the slow cooker and let it go, low and slow. No matter how you choose to cook it, the meat turns out tender and makes the perfect taco filling. Save leftovers to make lettuce wraps, burrito bowls, and spicy beef and cheese quesadillas.