Easy Sirloin Steak Tips
Ingredients
- Marinade:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Steak:
- 1½ lbs sirloin steak tips cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
- Add steak tips. Toss to coat.
- Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
- Heat large skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Remove steak from marinade. Reserve marinade.
- Add butter to pan. Let melt.
- Add steak tips in single layer. Do not overcrowd.
- Sear 2 to 3 minutes without moving.
- Flip. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more for medium.
- Transfer to plate. Cover with foil.
- Pour reserved marinade into pan. Boil 2 minutes.
- Return steak to pan. Toss in sauce.
- Season with salt. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cut steak evenly for uniform cooking
- Get pan very hot before adding steak
- Do not overcrowd pan — cook in batches if needed
- Do not move steak while searing — let it develop crust
- Cook to medium or medium-rare for best tenderness
- Boil reserved marinade for 2 minutes before using
- Marinate minimum 10 minutes, maximum 4 hours
- Use meat thermometer — medium-rare is 130°F to 135°F
- Rest under foil before serving for juicier steak
- Best served fresh and hot