Description

This Easy Sirloin Steak Tips recipe offers tender, flavorful steak bites cooked to perfection with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer, these sirloin tips are marinated briefly, seared in a hot cast-iron skillet to develop a delicious brown crust, and served juicy and tender.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 Tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
2 Pounds Top Sirloin steak, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

Marinate the Steak: Place the sirloin steak bites in a large bowl and toss them with kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover the bowl and let the steak marinate for 15-30 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours for more flavor infusion.
Heat the Skillet: Heat a heavy-bottomed skillet, preferably cast-iron, over high heat. Pour in the avocado oil and heat it until it just begins to smoke, indicating it’s hot enough for searing.
Cook Steak Bites in Batches: Add one-third to half of the marinated steak bites to the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan to promote even browning and prevent steaming.
Brown the Steak Bites: Allow the steak bites to cook, stirring every 30 seconds to 1 minute, so all sides develop a rich brown crust. This process helps lock in juices and enhances flavor.
Repeat Cooking with Remaining Steak: Remove the cooked steak bites from the skillet and continue cooking the remaining steak bites in the same manner until all are browned and cooked through.
Rest the Steak: Let the cooked steak tips rest on a plate for 5-10 minutes before serving. Resting allows the juices to redistribute, making each bite tender and flavorful.

Notes

Worcestershire sauce adds depth and umami flavor but can be omitted or substituted with soy sauce for a different profile.
Using a cast-iron skillet provides the best heat retention and browning for steak bites.
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing and avoid steaming the meat.
Resting the steak bites is essential to keep them juicy and tender.
Marinating overnight enhances flavor but is optional for a quicker meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: sirloin steak tips recipe, easy steak bites, steak tips marinated, skillet steak, quick steak recipe