Top sirloins are a versatile, boneless cut of beef with a little extra fat and loads of flavor. This relatively inexpensive cut should be cooked quickly at high heat to maintain its tenderness. Impress your family or friends by preparing a steakhouse-style top sirloin on the grill or in your kitchen. For a healthier, lower-fat meal, choose "select" or "choice" cuts. A 100-g serving of select top sirloin contains 206 calories, 30 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 87 mg of cholesterol.
Broiling
Step 1
Place the steak in a bowl, and add enough marinade to cover the meat. Marinate the top sirloin for six to 24 hours in your refrigerator for extra flavor and tenderness.
Step 2
Set your oven on broil, and allow it to preheat.
Step 3
Pat the steak dry with a paper towel to help promote a flavorful browning.
Step 4
Place the steak in a broiler pan, and place the pan about 2 to 4 inches from the heating element. Broil the meat for 10 to 40 minutes depending on the thickness of the cut, turning once halfway through the cooking time.
Step 5
Remove the steak from the oven when the internal temperature measured with a meat thermometer reads five degrees less than the desired doneness.
Step 6
Cover your steak with a tent of foil and allow it to rest for five to 10 minutes as it finishes cooking and the internal juices redistribute.
Grilling
Step 1
Place your steak in a bowl with enough marinade to cover the meat, and marinate it in your refrigerator for six to 24 hours. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Heat your grill to medium.
Step 3
Place the steaks on the grill and cook it, uncovered, for 13 to 26 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cut. Turn the steaks with tongs periodically throughout the cooking time.
Step 4
Remove the steak from the grill when the internal temperature is five degrees lower than you want it. Tent with foil, and let the steak rest for five to 10 minutes.
Tips and Warnings
- Choose marinades made from healthy oils or low-fat ingredients like wine, juice or vinegar. Instead of marinating your steak, consider rubbing it with a dry rub of seasonings instead. The internal temperature of a top sirloin should reach 130 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare, 140 to 150 for medium, 150 to 160 for medium well and 160 to 170 for well done.
- Never turn steaks with a fork. Piercing holes in the flesh allows the internal juices to escape.
Things You'll Need
- Marinade
- Paper towel
- Broiler rack
- Tongs
- Meat thermometer
- Aluminum foil
- Grill
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