How can I make sirloin steak?

Question

I'm a very simple cook. I'm usually the "just add water" kinda gal, and I usually just make food for myself and one other.

Any way to make some really good, really easy sirloin steak on the stove? (I like mine medium rare, and my boyfriend likes them well-done)

Answer 1

Since you like your steak medium rare and he likes his well done, you obviously have to cook his steak longer.

If the steaks are about an inch thick, his will probably take about 7 minutes on each side, but your's will only take about 4 minutes on each side.

Start by heating your pan (frying or skillet or griddle) on medium-high heat with a little butter. When the butter starts to sizzle, add his steak! When his steak looks like it might be about ready to turn, add your steak! Only turn the steaks once. You can check how done they are by slicing into a corner of each. Don't forget they keep cooking after you plate them. Pour any of the good juices onto the tops of the steaks. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Enjoy!

Answer 2

Pretty easy actually... Get the steaks, put a bunch of black ground pepper on each side. Preheat the oven to 350-400 degrees. Toss the steaks into a hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Put them into the oven for 4 to 5 minutes.

I like cast iron for this because it can go right from the stove to the oven...

Anyways, take it out and let it rest 8 to 10 minutes before eating.

Edit: A couple notes... The hot skillet should be HOT. You're trying to sear the steak here. A little oil in the pan isn't a bad idea.

Also, adjust your time in the oven to get it more or less done to taste. It may take 3 tries to get it just the way you want it, but I've never made a steak I wouldn't eat with this method.

Answer 3

Sirloin is quite easy to cook. Heat the pan to high and sear both steaks on both sides to seal in the juices.

This is a recipe given to me by a chef friend of mine:
After searing both sides, top each steak with a little tomato paste, worcestershire sauce and garlic. Let it sit on top for a while and then flip. Add some cream and let the steaks continue cooking in the sauce, as you mix it around a bit.

A really easy Steak Dianne.

Answer 4

ok the trick is to get the outside burned just a little bit so that it hardens and traps in the juicy goodness. from there you want get it to the desired redness...but be careful because the redness will seep back into the steak when it cools...so something that looks like it's medium when u take it off the skillit will be more like medium-well when it's ready to eat...add just enough oil to keep it from sticking. thick steaks 3-4 minutes medium rare 4-5 minutes well..thin 2-3 and 3-4....remember u should cook it on the 1st side then flip it 2/3s of the way through...2nd side doesnt need to cook so long. and dont press down on the steak

Answer 5

Seared Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter

INGREDIENTS

* 2 tablespoons butter, softened
* 1 large clove garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 3/4 pounds (1-inch thick) beef top sirloin steak, cut into 4 pieces
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 1/4 cup beef broth
* 1/2 cup dry red wine

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix butter with garlic and garlic powder, and set aside. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat steaks with oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Add steaks to pan and cook until well-browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium or to desired doneness. Transfer each steak to a dinner plate.
2. While steaks rest, add broth and wine to the hot skillet; simmer until reduced by half. Pour sauce over each steak, and smear a little butter over each steak before serving.

Answer 6

You don't 'make' sirloin steak you 'cook' it!