Grilled Tri-Tip with Creamed Spinach

Spice Rub

• 2 ½ tsp paprika
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 32 - 40 oz tri-tip steak, trimmed

Creamed Spinach

• 6 oz water
• 18 oz fresh spinach, divided
• 4 oz yellow onion, in pieces
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 oz unsalted butter, in pieces
• 4 oz cream cheese, in pieces
• 2 oz heavy whipping cream
• ½ tsp salt, to taste
• 4 ears of corn, grilled, to serve (see Tip)