Beef sirloin is a type of steak cut from an area near the rump of a cow. Sirloin is a versatile piece of meat that can be prepared in many ways. Unlike other cuts, such as the filet, New York strip or porterhouse, the sirloin is a less expensive cut of beef. The top sirloin is cut from the tender, middle portion of the sirloin. After cooking, beef sirloin steak can be eaten as is, or sliced for salads, omelets and many other dishes.
Broiled
Step 1
Turn your oven on to the broil setting and position the top oven rack so it is 4 to 6 inches from the heating element.
Step 2
Season both sides of the sirloin steak with salt, pepper and any other seasonings that you like. You can use steak seasoning blends, spice rubs or any combination of spices that suit your tastes.
Step 3
Place the sirloin steaks onto a broiler pan and place the pan into the preheated oven.
Step 4
Broil the steaks until they have reached your desired level of doneness. Cooking times depend on the thickness of the steak. A ¾-inch steak will take approximately nine to 12 minutes to reach medium-rare to medium. A steak that is 1 inch thick will take 16 to 21 minutes; a 1 ½-inch steak takes 26 to 31 minutes. Finally, a 2-inch steak may take 34 to 39 minutes. Steaks should be turned once halfway through the cooking time.
Step 5
Remove steaks from the oven and allow to rest for five minutes before cutting. This gives the juices a chance to redistribute so that your steak remains juicy; otherwise, all of the juices will run out onto your cutting board.
Stovetop
Step 1
Preheat a frying pan on medium heat.
Step 2
Season your sirloin steaks using salt, pepper, spice rubs, steak seasoning or any spices that you like.
Step 3
Lay each sirloin steak in the frying pan, being careful not to let them overlap or touch one another. You will begin to hear the steaks sizzle immediately. Starting with a hot pan helps ensure your steaks will have a nice brown crust as the juices caramelize on the outside of the steak.
Step 4
Cook your steaks in the frying pan until they are as done as you like. For ¾-inch-thick steaks, cook them for 10 to 13 minutes to reach medium-rare to medium doneness. Steaks that are 1 inch thick require 15 to 20 minutes. Turn steaks once halfway through the cooking time.
Step 5
Remove sirloin steaks from the pan and rest for five minutes before cutting and serving.
Tips and Warnings
- Avoid using high heat for cooking your steaks on the stovetop. High heat causes the outside to brown faster than the inside can cook, resulting in a burned exterior and a red interior. Use tongs to remove your sirloin steaks from the pan to avoid piercing the meat and losing the juices that could cause your steak to taste dry.
Things You'll Need
- Broiler pan or frying pan
- Sirloin steak
- Seasonings
- Olive oil
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