Tri-Tip Steaks with Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic Bread

Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

When very hot, but not smoking, add steaks and cook, turning once, until browned and cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Transfer to a cutting board, cover with foil, and let rest 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the broiler.

Stir together butter, garlic and parsley.

Split the bread in half, slather cut sides with the butter mixture, and place butter-side up on a baking sheet.

Broil, watching the bread carefully, until butter is melted and the edges of the bread are just browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Slice bread into serving pieces and pile on a platter.

Slice steaks thinly against the grain and place on the platter.

Sprinkle steaks and bread with tomato and basil and serve.