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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.
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- tri-tip:
n A cut of beef from the bottom sirloin subprimal cut. It is a small triangular muscle.