Easy Peasy Steak Tips
Easy Peasy Steak Tips Recipe - 4 Ingredients!
Steak Tips Recipe
This Sirloin Steak Tips Recipe will be a go-to when meal prepping or whipping up your beef or bison steaks.
This recipe uses sirloin, but some other options would be ribeye steak or beef tenderloin (filet mignon) or any bison steak . You can use any type of steak but you might not want to use a higher quality cut OR a lower quality cut in this application. It’s all up to you and your family’s needs!
This simple recipe only uses four ingredients! (salt and pepper are generally not included in ingredient counts.) Anything more can take away from that delicious natural flavor. Here are the ingredients you will need.
2-3 pounds Sirloin steak - I wouldn't go with a cheaper cut for this recipe. This steak is cooked quickly, so you need a tender cut of beef. Something cheaper will usually be tougher to chew (definitely skip stew meat!). We want tender steak bites! More expensive cuts of steak would be good, like a New York strip steak, ribeye steak, or filet mignon, but its up to you what you prefer to cut into steak tips.
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce - This sauce is commonly used on beef, and it brings out the beefy flavor of the sirloin and tenderizes the meat while it marinates for a bit. Note: You can make your own if you don’t have this on hand.
½ teaspoon Garlic powder - To give these steak bites a nice garlic flavor, but not too much. Using a powder over fresh garlic allows it to stick to the meat and seasons it well.
1 teaspoon kosher salt - If you use less coarse salt, like table salt, you will need half the amount.
¼ teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground is preferred
2 tablespoons oil - Any oil will do. Avocado oil is good for high-heat cooking so it doesn't smoke. You could also use vegetable oil, olive oil, or canola oil. Butter is not recommended as it burns quickly.
How to cook sirloin steak tips
Step 1 - Use a sharp knife to cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces (about 1 to 1.5 inches). You don't have to worry about slicing against the grain because we are cutting these into cubes. Transfer the steak to a medium size mixing bowl.
Step 2 - Season the steak tips with the marinade ingredients. Toss with tongs to coat the steak well with the marinade. Let marinate for 15-30 minutes. For great flavor, marinate for up to 24 hours.
Step 3 - These steak bites must be cooked at high temperatures for the best results. Heat a large skillet over high heat. When the skillet is hot, pour in the oil. Note: You will want to use a large heavy pan, such as a cast iron skillet, to get maximum browning on your steak bites without overcooking.
Step 4 - Carefully add the sirloin tips to the hot skillet in a single layer. If your skillet is large enough, you may be able to fit all of the meat, but do not crowd the pan, or else they will steam, and there is a good chance they will not get golden brown. You may need to cook these in batches.
Stir the steak every 30 seconds to 1 minute to ensure it is evenly cooked on all sides. Let cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon or tongs to a serving dish. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Note: If you want to ensure your steak bites cook to a specific internal temperature like rare or medium-rare, you can use an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the center of the steak pieces. Check after cooking for 3-4 minutes.
Chef’s Tips (pun intended)
Bite-sized pieces of sirloin steak are great, but don't make them too small, or they will overcook before they get brown.
Make sure your pan is nice and hot before adding the oil.
Don't overcrowd your cast iron pan while cooking. This will result in steamed steak instead of giving you delicious steak tips with a nice brown crust. Brown food tastes good!
Letting the beef tips marinate for at least 15 minutes adds to the flavor and also adds to the tenderness! You can also let them marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
S.M.A.R.T. Ways to Cook, Save, and Live Sustainably…
Cook as many pounds as you think your family will eat during the workweek (plus an extra meals worth).
After cooking, put 1 meals worth of meat in a vacuum sealed bag in the freezer for a quick future meal.
ALWAYS reheat steak in the OVEN with enough liquid.
After day 2 or 3 of leftovers, put the remaining steak in a pot pie, a stew or chili, or at the very least put in the FREEZER! One extra future meal adds up.
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