This Trader Joe’s Sirloin Steak Tips recipe is a tender and garlicky recipe, which is made with sirloin steak and a garlic butter sauce. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner, ready in about 25 minutes.
Jump to RecipeTrader Joe’s Sirloin Steak Tips Recipe Ingredients
For the Steak:
- 2.5 pounds sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
How To Make Trader Joe’s Sirloin Steak Tips
- Prep and Season the Steak: Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized chunks. Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle this seasoning blend over the steak tips and toss until they are well combined.
- Sear the Steak Tips: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil. Once the skillet is hot, add about half of the steak tips in a single layer. Sear for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until all sides are evenly browned and cooked through.
- Cook in Batches: Transfer the cooked steak tips to a plate. Add the remaining oil to the skillet and repeat the searing process with the rest of the steak.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: After all the steak has been cooked and removed, turn off the heat. If there are any burnt bits in the skillet, carefully scrape them out. Turn the heat back on to low, then add the butter to the skillet.
- Combine and Serve: Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn. Return all the cooked steak tips back into the skillet. Stir to coat the beef pieces completely in the garlic butter sauce. Turn off the heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- How to get a perfect sear on steak tips? The secret is to start with very dry meat and a very hot pan. Patting the steak tips completely dry with paper towels is the most crucial step. Also, don’t overcrowd the pan; searing in batches ensures the steak gets a beautiful, brown crust instead of steaming.
- What is the best pan to use? A cast-iron skillet is highly recommended. It gets incredibly hot and retains its heat well, which is essential for creating a perfect, even sear on the steak.
- Can I use a different cut of beef? Yes. While sirloin is a great choice for its balance of flavor and tenderness, this recipe would also be delicious with flank steak or flat iron steak cut into cubes.
- Can I make this ahead of time? This dish is best served fresh for the best texture. However, you can save time by cubing the steak and mixing the dry seasonings ahead of time. Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
What To Serve With Sirloin Steak Tips
These rich and garlicky steak tips are a fantastic main course. They are perfect served with classic steakhouse sides:
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted asparagus or broccoli
- A simple green salad with a vinaigrette
- Fluffy rice or buttered noodles to soak up the garlic butter sauce
How To Store Sirloin Steak Tips
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: For the best results, reheat the steak tips gently in a skillet over medium-low heat until they are just warmed through. Be careful not to overcook them, as this can make them tough.
Sirloin Steak Tips Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 serving
- Calories: 481kcal
- Protein: 50g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Sodium: 703mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Tough steak tips are usually the result of overcooking. Sirloin is a lean cut, so it’s best cooked quickly over high heat to a medium-rare or medium doneness. The longer you cook it, the tougher it can become.
No. Avocado oil is a great choice because it has a high smoke point, which is ideal for searing. However, you can use any other neutral, high-smoke-point oil like canola, grapeseed, or vegetable oil.
Yes, this would be delicious on the grill! For the best results, thread the seasoned steak tips onto skewers. Grill over high, direct heat for a few minutes per side until you have a nice char and they are cooked to your liking. Toss them in the separately prepared garlic butter sauce just before serving.
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Trader Joe’s Sirloin Steak Tips Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes15
minutes481
kcalTender, pan-seared sirloin steak tips tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes for a perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into chunks
2 tbsp avocado oil
Spices: ½ tsp each of salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper; ¼ tsp garlic powder
Sauce: 6 tbsp butter, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Directions
- Pat the steak chunks completely dry and toss them in a bowl with the combined salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear half of the steak tips until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- Repeat with the remaining oil and steak tips.
- Turn the heat to low. Add the butter to the skillet, and once melted, sauté the minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Return all the steak tips to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- The most important tip for a great crust is to pat the steak tips completely dry with a paper towel before seasoning them.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet. Searing the steak in batches is essential for getting a beautiful brown crust on all sides.
- Be very careful not to burn the minced garlic in the final step; it only needs about a minute in the hot butter to become fragrant.
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