Blackened Sirloin
Top sirloin steaks and cajun seasoning come together in this beef β 60 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 7 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (2)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking and pat them thoroughly dry with paper towel so the crust can form properly.
- Coarsely crush the black peppercorns in a mortar or under a heavy pan, then mix them with the cajun seasoning and salt to make the blackening rub.
- Brush both sides of each steak lightly with olive oil, then press the spice rub firmly all over so it adheres in an even coat.
- Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot, which is essential for the blackened crust.
- Lay the steaks in the dry-ish pan and sear without moving them for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a dark, crusty char develops.
- Cook to your preferred doneness, aiming for an internal temperature of 57 C for medium-rare or 63 C for medium when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer the steaks to a board, tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain to serve.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan
Tips & common questions
How long does Blackened Sirloin take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 5 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Blackened Sirloin is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Cajun Blackened Steak.jpg by JIP, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.