Grilled Sirloin Steak
A satisfying beef built around top sirloin steaks, olive oil and salt — roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and pan. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Dairy
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How to make it
- Take the steaks out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking so they come to room temperature, and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- Rub each steak all over with olive oil, then season generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat until it is very hot, then lay the steaks down and grill undisturbed for about 4 to 5 minutes to develop clear sear marks.
- Flip the steaks once and continue grilling for another 3 to 5 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 57°C (135°F) for medium-rare or 63°C (145°F) for medium.
- In the last minute of cooking, add the butter, smashed garlic cloves and thyme sprigs to one side of the pan and spoon the foaming, herb-infused butter over the steaks to baste them.
- Transfer the steaks to a board or warm plate, loosely tent with foil and rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute, then slice against the grain and spoon over any resting juices before serving.
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Pan · Grill pan
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Grilled Sirloin Steak take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — 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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Adapted recipe — rewritten in our own wording from an open-licensed community cookbook, not yet independently kitchen-tested by Consomee. How we source, test & correct recipes.
Grilled Sirloin Steak is adapted by Consomee from the Wikibooks Cookbook, rewritten in our own wording and used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo: Grilled Sirloin Steak with Vegetables.jpg by Ceeseven, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.