Are top sirloin steaks on your weekly dinner menu?
The reason why it should is as follows….
The humble steak has the reputation of being tough, chewy, and inferior…
You need not put up with leathery top sirloin..
…because top sirloin is generally less expensive..
…and easier to prepare on a weeknight than ribeyes or porterhouses. Ever.
The top sirloin steak is quick and easy to prepare…
…and we’ll show you how to make it juicy and delicious every time.
You won’t believe how easy it is…
We’ll cover the following topics in this guide:
- A quick look at top sirloin steak
- The best way to cook top sirloin steak
- The best recipes for starting out
The ultimate guide to top sirloin steak will show you…
…how to incorporate this comfort food into your weekly menu.
Let’s hear Kevin’s experience…
I don’t know if it’s weird or not, but my favorite part of steak is top sirloin steak…
But unfortunately I can’t eat it everyday, even if I want…
But it is actually not that expensive and easy to make…
So I make my own top sirloin steak now...
There are 285 calories in 5 ounces of Beef Top Sirloin
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Let’s start from the very basic information…
Top Sirloin Cut Information
Among the most versatile cuts of beef, top sirloin steak is among the best…
It has the richness of a roast but cooks up quickly and easily like a steak..
It’s understandable if you thought top sirloin was inferior…
…to steaks like porterhouse or ribeye. The meat is usually…
…more affordable and can be cooked poorly, resulting in a tough…
…and chewy bite. It doesn’t have to be that way.
In addition to serving as a juicy steak, top sirloin can also be cubed..
…and used as stew meat. The top sirloin steak is naturally lean…
…because this area of the cow gets a lot of exercise.
Generally inexpensive and easily prepared..
…top sirloin is often referred to as “weeknight steak.”
It’s also the more common cut served alongside eggs…
…for breakfast steak and eggs.
Meals during the week can be made easy with this comforting cut…
It is more than just a name, it describes the anatomical location..
…of the steak cut. Sirloins are cut from the sirloin subprimal..
..(a part of the beef loin primal cut). The sirloin subprimal…
…is separated into the top and bottom sirloin butts.
Top sirloin steaks are cut from the more tender top portion of this subprimal…
Bottom sirloin is used for tri-tip roasts and steaks…
“Sirloin steaks” at a grocery store aren’t labeled with the location…
…or quality of the cut. A real top sirloin steak..
..(like the ones we serve here at Omaha Steaks )..
…can only be made from more tender top sirloin butt.
Grilling these thick and angular steaks is a great idea…
The sirloin is located in an area that receives more exercise on the animal…
Therefore, beef from the sirloin subprimal has less marbling…
…and a firmer texture than beef from a non-weight bearing muscle..
…like the tenderloin (filet mignon). This is not a bad thing…
..and it does not mean “tough.” Lots of steak lovers prefer a firmer steak with more bite.
Due to its unique location, top sirloin is a lean..
..high-protein steak with a robust beefy flavor.
It is a great choice for people on high-protein diets..
..keto, paleo, or counting macronutrients.
Here we go…
How to Cook Top Sirloin Steak
When cooking top sirloin, you should opt for fast-cooking techniques…
…to achieve a good char on the outside and a medium-rare interior.
Pan-searing or grilling are recommended…
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How to Sear Top Sirloin
Start preparing your steaks the night before for best results…
Let them chill uncovered in the fridge overnight…
…after patting them dry and salting liberally.
Let them come to room temperature out of the fridge…
…for 30 to 40 minutes before preparing. Steaks can also be marinated…
…or rubbed with a dry rub. We also have compiled a guide…
…that will help you choose the best seasoning for steaks.
With a cast-iron skillet heated over high heat, sear your steaks…
…for about three minutes on each side, using a high-temp cooking fat..
…(such as butter, ghee, tallow, avocado oil, etc.).
Set the steaks aside to rest for at least eight minutes…
…when they reach an internal temperature of 125°F. That’s all there is to it.
How to Grill Top Sirloin
If you have the time, you can salt your top sirloin in the same way…
…that you would sear it. Salt the steaks liberally…
…and allow them to chill in the fridge uncovered overnight.
30 to 40 minutes before preparing them, let them come to room temperature…
Use a dry rub to enhance the flavor of your steaks instead of marinating…
Hold a pair of tongs and rub down the grill with an oil-soaked rag..
..(protect your hands!). Get your grill very hot before you start cooking.
Be sure to keep the lid on until you are ready to grill your steaks..
…to get the best charring and grill marks.
Grill a one-inch thick steak for around 4 to 5 minutes per side..
..depending on its size. Rest your steak for at least eight minutes again…
Also, you can cook juicy, succulent top sirloin from frozen…
Top Sirloin Steak Recipes
Top Sirloin Steaks with Cumin, Peppers, and Chickpeas
It is a healthy way to enjoy top sirloin steaks any night of the week…
..with this recipe. The peppers and chickpeas add a punch of color to the dish.
With this marinade, we use a blend of olive oil, red wine vinegar…
…garlic, and cumin to flavor the top sirloin steaks.
After patting off the excess marinade and seasoning the steaks…
…with salt and pepper, you can pan-sear them.
They need only a few minutes per side, and ample rest…
Top Sirloin from Frozen
It’s true: you can cook top sirloin steak right from the freezer…
…and it’ll be delicious. There’s no reason not to order in now.
Using frozen top sirloin steaks, sear and bake them quickly..
After preheating your oven, sear your steaks for 2 ½ minutes on one side..
…then one minute on the other. Cook the steak with butter..
…then bake it with broccoli and serve with eggs for a complete dinner.
More about top sirloin…
Aging Tenderizes a Top Sirloin
Yes, top sirloin is firmer than filet mignon. It’s a great steak…
…and its tenderness can be enhanced by aging.
We age the beef for 21-28 days to allow the muscle tissue to break down…
…and create natural tenderness.
Can You Make Top Sirloin Steak Recipe Ahead?
Making top sirloin steak in advance is not recommended…
When serving the steak hot, the problem arises…
If it’s already cooked, you’ll need to re-heat it..
…which means you could easily over-cook it.
The cooking time is relatively quick, so simply wait to cook the steak…
…until you’re ready to eat! If you have leftover steak..
…I recommend quickly searing it in a hot skillet to warm it up.
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Sum Up
One of the most adaptable cuts of beef is top sirloin steak….
Unlike a roast, it cooks quickly and easily like a steak…
…while retaining a roast’s profound depth of flavor.
It’s understandable if you think top sirloin isn’t as good..
…as porterhouse or ribeye steaks. It’s normally significantly less expensive..
…and it can be overcooked, resulting in a rough, chewy bite.
It isn’t necessary for it to be that way…
Conclusion
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