Petite Sirloin Steaks

Get ready to sink your teeth into a hidden gem cut of beef. Petite Sirloin Steaks are ever bit as delicious as they are tender when grilled properly. The quest for a nice steak at a reasonable price stops now. Next time you want to try a new cut of beef look for Petite Sirloins. Its a great alternative to some of the more expensive cuts if you need a quick mid week grilled meal.

Are Petite Sirloin Steaks a good cut of meat?

When prepared correctly Petite Sirloins are a great beef option. They’re not the most tender cut, but because they are part of the sirloin nice beef flavor is evident. Its a great cut for the grill. Notice the cut doesn’t have a large amount of fat since it comes from a muscle that is heavily used by the cow, but it does have a nice vein of fat that goes thru the cut which gives the steak a nice buttery taste.

Petite Sirloin Steak

Where does the Petite Sirloin come from on the cow?

The petite sirloin comes from the sirloin section close to the rump. It’s a heavily worked muscle so there is only slight marbling. So, it’s not as tender as lets say a filet but grilled at medium rare or rare they are very enjoyable.

They are usually cut about 4 to 8 ounces and are not a thick cut steak.

How to cook Petite Sirloin Steaks?

There are two ways to cook petite sirloin steaks which work well with this type of cut. The first is low and slow in liquid. This cut does well with braising which can also be done on a grill. (Think chili!) For this recipe however, we are obviously going to grill the steaks at high direct heat. A quick sear on the grill bringing the beef up to a medium rare will be great to enjoy the buttery beef taste of Petite Sirloin steaks.

Fire up your grill up to 500 degrees. Make sure your grill grates are clean. Nothing worse then a nice piece of meat being grilled on a dirty grill grate.

Throw some kosher salt and cracked black pepper on both sides of the steaks. Again, this is not a thick cut steak so you don’t want to overdue the salt and pepper. Slap the room temperature steaks down on the grill for two minutes then rotate. After another two minutes flip the steaks and grill for 5 more minutes.

Petite Sirloin Steaks on the grill

Once they hit a temp of medium rare take them off the grill. Bring the steak temp up to 130 degrees F for a nice medium rare. Just remember to let them sit for a few minutes before you cut into the steaks.

Can you marinate Petite Sirloin Steaks?

This cut of beef does very well with marinades. Grab any of your favorite marinades that add some acidity to help break down the muscle fibers. Balsamic Vinegar, Citrus juices, or Wine are all good options as the base of your marinade for this cut of beef.

For best results, marinade the meat for at least 12 hours but no more than 24 hours. If you do choose a marinade, blot the steaks with a paper towel before throwing them on the grill. Too much marinade on a steak makes it difficult to achieve sear marks which is extra flavor.

Petite Sirloin Steaks with Grill Marks

Tips for grilling Petite Sirloin Steaks

• Start with a clean grill. No one wants dirty steaks.
• Take the steaks out of the refrigerator and bring to room temp before grilling.
• Pay attention to your steaks and grill. Don’t walk away. Not concentrating on the grill could result in overcooked steaks.

If you liked learning about inexpensive beefy cut of meat check out the links below for other Beef recipes from Sear Marks.

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Thick Cut Grilled Ribeye Steak

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Petite Sirloin Steaks

By Drew – Serves: 3

Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cooking Time: 10 minutes

The quest for a beefy tasting steak that doesn't break the bank stops here! Petite Sirloin Steaks are a great cut when grilled properly. Ask your butcher for this cut that you don't often see at the grocery store unless you ask.

Ingredients

• 4 6 ounce Petite Sirloin Steaks
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

1

Season the steaks on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper

2

Clean grill grates

3

Heat grill up to 500 degrees

4

Place steaks over direct heat and close grill lid

5

Grill for two minutes. Open the lid and rotate the steaks 15 degrees and grill for another two minutes.

6

Flip steaks, lower the grill lid and grill for another 5 minutes

7

Take steaks off the grill and let rest for 5 minutes

8

Serve

Notes

-Because this cut doesn't have a heavy amount of fat marbling it will not be tender if grilled past medium.