10+ Sirloin Steak Recipes to Savor and Share

Sirloin steak is a popular cut of beef that many people enjoy because it balances flavor and tenderness. Whether you’re a beginner or like to cook often, you can find simple ways to prepare this type of steak at home.

You can make delicious sirloin steak meals using easy recipes that bring out great taste without needing special skills.

Close-up of a sliced sirloin steak on a white marble countertop.

These recipes work well for any occasion, whether a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal with friends. You’ll learn how to cook sirloin steak simply and with flavors that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

  • Sirloin steak
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Butter
  • Garlic (optional)
  • Seasonings (e.g., mesquite, herbs)

Cooking Instructions

  1. Take steak out of the fridge and let it reach room temperature.
  2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and any other spices you like.
  3. Heat a pan or grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Cook steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  5. Add butter and garlic toward the end for extra flavor.
  6. Let the steak rest a few minutes before slicing and serving.

1) Grilled Sirloin Steak with Herby Garlic Butter

Close-up of a grilled sirloin steak topped with herby garlic butter on a white marble countertop.

Grilling a juicy sirloin steak is simple. Season your steak with salt, pepper, and a little mesquite or steak seasoning if you like.

Get your grill hot, around 450°F (230°C), and sear the steak until it has a golden crust. Make a herby garlic butter by mixing softened butter with finely minced garlic and chopped fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.

When your steak is nearly done, top it with the garlic butter so it melts and adds flavor. Rest the steak for a few minutes before cutting to keep it juicy.

Ingredients

  • 1 sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3-4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or thyme (chopped)
  • Optional: 1 tsp mesquite seasoning

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to 450°F (230°C).
  2. Season steak with salt, pepper, and seasoning if using.
  3. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  4. Mix butter, garlic, and herbs in a bowl.
  5. Place herby garlic butter on steak while resting.
  6. Let steak rest 5 minutes before serving.

2) Oven-Seared Sirloin Steak with Mesquite Seasoning

Close-up of a perfectly cooked oven-seared sirloin steak with mesquite seasoning on a white marble countertop.

Season your sirloin steak with mesquite spice for a smoky, slightly sweet flavor. Heat your oven to 400°F (205°C).

Pat the steak dry and rub the mesquite seasoning on both sides. Sear the steak in a hot skillet for a few minutes on each side until browned.

Transfer the skillet to the oven to finish cooking. This helps you get a nice crust while keeping the inside juicy.

Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Ingredients

  • Sirloin steak
  • Mesquite seasoning
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil or butter

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Dry the steak and season with salt, pepper, and mesquite seasoning.
  3. Heat oil or butter in oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear steak 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
  5. Place skillet in oven and cook 5-7 minutes or until desired doneness.
  6. Remove steak and rest 5 minutes before slicing.

3) Sirloin Steak with Red Chimichurri Sauce

Close-up of a sirloin steak topped with red chimichurri sauce on a white marble countertop.

Pair your sirloin steak with a red chimichurri sauce made from fresh red chili and garlic. This sauce adds a bright, spicy touch that works well with steak.

Sear your sirloin steak to your liking. While it cooks, prepare the red chimichurri with red chili, garlic, and fresh herbs.

Serve the steak hot with a spoonful of the sauce on top or on the side.

Ingredients

  • 1 sirloin steak (around 260g or 9 oz)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 fresh red chilies
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Season your steak with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare (130°F/54°C).
  4. Chop garlic, red chilies, and parsley finely.
  5. Mix herbs, garlic, chilies, olive oil, and vinegar to make chimichurri.
  6. Let steak rest for 5 minutes, then serve with chimichurri sauce.

Learn more about this recipe at Jamie Oliver’s red chimichurri steak recipe.

4) Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter

Close-up of a pan-seared sirloin steak topped with melting garlic butter on a white marble countertop.

Pan-searing your sirloin steak gives it a tasty crust while keeping the inside juicy. Heat a skillet until it’s very hot, then add a little oil.

Sear the steak for a few minutes on each side until it reaches your desired doneness. Add garlic butter near the end for a rich, savory flavor.

Melt the butter in the pan with crushed garlic and spoon it over your steak as it finishes cooking. Let your steak rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep the juices inside.

Ingredients:

  • 2 sirloin steaks (about ¾ inch thick)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  2. Season steaks with salt and pepper.
  3. Add olive oil to skillet and place steaks in pan.
  4. Cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  5. Add butter and garlic to pan; spoon melted garlic butter over steaks.
  6. Remove steaks and rest 5 minutes before serving.

5) Juicy Stove-to-Oven Sirloin Steak

Close-up of a juicy sirloin steak on a white marble countertop with a bright neutral background.

Season your steak with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron pan on the stove over high heat until very hot.

Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side to develop a nice crust. Transfer the pan to the oven preheated to 400°F (200°C).

Cook the steak in the oven for 4-7 minutes depending on how well done you want it. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.

Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients:

  • 1 sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil

Cooking Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season the steak with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a cast iron pan over high heat.
  4. Sear steak for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Move pan to oven and cook 4-7 minutes.
  6. Remove steak, rest 5 minutes, then serve.

6) Easy Sirloin Steak with Freshly Minced Garlic

Close-up of a cooked sirloin steak topped with minced garlic on a white marble surface.

Make a simple and tasty sirloin steak using fresh garlic. Mince the garlic finely to bring out the best flavor.

Season your sirloin with salt and pepper. Sear it in a hot skillet with a bit of olive oil.

When the steak is almost done, add butter and the minced garlic. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the steak to keep it juicy and flavorful.

This quick method lets you enjoy a savory steak dinner in about 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

  1. Pat the steak dry and season it with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook steak 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F/54°C).
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
  5. Spoon garlic butter over the steak while cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Remove steak from pan and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

7) Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter Potatoes

Close-up of a sirloin steak topped with garlic butter and roasted garlic butter potatoes on a white marble surface.

Enjoy tender sirloin steak with flavorful garlic butter potatoes. Cook the steak and potatoes together in one pan to save time and cleanup.

The garlic butter adds a rich, tasty touch to both the steak and the potatoes. The potatoes get crispy on the outside while staying soft inside.

You can have this meal ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into cubes or strips
  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Season steak with salt and pepper. Add to pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add potatoes to the pan, season with salt and herbs, cook 10 minutes until golden.
  4. Add butter and garlic, stir to coat potatoes.
  5. Return steak to the pan and cook with potatoes for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy your garlic butter sirloin steak with potatoes.

You can find more about this dish at garlic butter steak and potatoes recipes like this one.

8) 10-Minute Tender Sirloin Steak

Close-up of a sliced medium-rare sirloin steak on a white marble countertop.

You can make a tender sirloin steak quickly with just a few simple seasonings. Start by seasoning your steak with salt and pepper.

Heat a pan or grill on medium-high heat. Cook your steak for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

This timing keeps the steak juicy. After cooking, let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Resting allows the juices to spread throughout the meat. Every bite becomes tender.

Ingredients

  • Sirloin steak
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Optional: garlic butter or your favorite herbs

Cooking Instructions

  1. Season steak with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat pan or grill on medium-high heat.
  3. Cook steak 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. Remove steak and rest for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Serve with optional garlic butter or herbs.

For more details, check out this 10-minute sirloin steak recipe.

9) Perfect Medium-Rare Grilled Sirloin

Close-up of a medium-rare grilled sirloin steak on a white marble countertop.

To grill a medium-rare sirloin steak, start by bringing your steak to room temperature. Preheat your grill to high heat.

Grill the steak for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.

Medium-rare is 130°F (54°C). Once done, let your steak rest for at least 8 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper. Add a garlic butter topping for extra flavor if you like.

Flip the steak once halfway through to keep grill marks even.

Ingredients

  • Sirloin steak (1.5 inches thick)
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Optional: garlic butter (butter, minced garlic, garlic powder)

Cooking Instructions

  1. Bring steak to room temperature.
  2. Preheat grill to high heat.
  3. Season steak with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill steak 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Check for internal temperature of 130°F (54°C).
  6. Remove and rest steak for 8 minutes.
  7. Serve with optional garlic butter.

For more details on timing and tips, see this guide to grilling sirloin steak.

10) Sirloin Tip Steak Bites with Flavorful Potatoes

Close-up of seared sirloin steak bites and roasted potatoes on a white marble countertop.

You can make sirloin tip steak bites quickly with tender pieces of steak and tasty potatoes. This meal cooks in one pan, making cleanup simple and dinner fast.

The steak turns out juicy, and the potatoes get crispy and golden. Adding garlic butter to the dish gives it a rich flavor that goes well with both the steak and potatoes.

This recipe works well for a weeknight dinner when you want something filling but easy to prepare. You only need a few ingredients to bring this dish together.

It’s perfect if you want a hearty meal without spending much time in the kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb sirloin tip steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups small potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tbsp butter.
  2. Add potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Push potatoes to the side.
  4. Add steak bites and cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and remaining butter.
  6. Stir to coat everything well.
  7. Cook another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like, and serve hot.

You can find more details on making sirloin tip steak with garlic butter potatoes.

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