The boneless sirloin steak is cut from the lower part of the ribs and actually continues from the tenderloin where the filet mignon is obtained. The sirloin steak is divided into a top sirloin and a bottom sirloin. It is the top sirloin that is preferred because it is tenderer than the bottom sirloin.
It is important not to overcook a boneless top sirloin steak so that it is not dry or tough. You want it to be soft, tender and juicy. While this is essential to keep this mind for all kinds of steaks, this is more so with sirloin steak because it is quite easy to overcook this meat cut. You can only cook a sirloin streak to medium doneness because anything more will result into an unappetizing and tough meat.
You may tenderize the sirloin steak by placing it in a marinade for at least an hour. To ensure that the marinade has a tenderizing effect, it should have acidic liquids. One example of such a marinade is one that is made up of barbecue sauce, garlic pepper seasoning, Italian-style salad dressing, and Worcestershire sauce. Put the steak in a bowl of the marinade, cover it and keep it refrigerated until you are ready to cook.
Grilling is the preferred way to cook boneless top sirloin steak for the unique flavor that results from the Maillard reaction and the flavors introduced by the charcoal or wood fire. However, if grilling is not possible there is a way to make the sirloin steak taste good even if you employ the oven or you broil the steak.
To grill boneless top sirloin steak, set the grill to medium heat, place the steaks on the grills, and cover them. The total cooking time may be from 22 to 25 minutes but flip the steaks every four minutes using a long spatula or some tongs. This cooking time is for one-inch thick steaks so make sure to adjust the time when your meat is thinner or thicker. Avoid piercing the meat with a fork because this will let the juices escape and you will end up with a dry steak.
If grilling is not possible, you may want to broil the sirloin steak. However, it is recommended that you bake the meat first to pre-cook it before you start broiling it. You put the marinated or seasoned steak on a sheet tray and place this in an oven that has been preheated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about seven to eight minutes. Remember to the adjust the time if the steak cut is thinner or thicker than one inch. Baking the steak first ensures that the inner parts have been properly cooked .
