STEAK RUB RECIPE VIDEO
Sirloin Steak Recipe with the BEST Steak Rub
There’s nothing quite like a juicy, sizzling steak. It’s rich, satisfying, and melt in your mouth deeeeelicious. Not to mention so so easy. Coat your steak in olive oil, smother with seasonings, let rest and cook. And if you’re feeling fancy, slather with some herb butter, which sounds fancy, but really takes 5 minutes to whip up. Couldn’t be any easier OR more delicious. It’s just too bad steak doesn’t cost the same as chicken :). If you are looking to use this Steak Dry Rub with a less expensive cut of steak, then I highly suggest marinating the steak first in order to tenderize the meat, and then applying the Steak Rub, like in my Carne Asada method. In order to not use a marinade and just let the big bold flavor of the seasoned steaks shine, I suggest a quality PRIME or CHOICE grade top sirloin or similar quality meat (Prime and Choice are steak grades according to tenderness, juiciness and flavor). I like top sirloin because it’s one of the more economical prime cuts of beef, not overly fatty, and when cooked properly its melt in our mouth tasty and oh so tender.
Spice Rubbed Sirloin Steak Ingredients
This juicy sirloin steak recipe has three components, assuming you make the herb butter for the steak (which you totally should!) — the steak itself, the steak dry rub, and the compound butter for the steak. Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
Sirloin steaks: I use top sirloin steaks for this recipe since they’re high quality and don’t need to be marinated. Oil: You need a little olive oil to drizzle over the steaks, plus some vegetable oil to cook the steaks (either on the grill or on the stove). Garlic cloves: Each steak is flavored with two garlic cloves to really pack in the flavor. Homemade steak rub: A simple yet magical combination of Kosher Salt (NOT table salt), garlic powder, paprika, brown sugar, onion powder, ground coriander, cumin, dried oregano, ancho chili powder and pepper.Homemade herb butter: A combination of room temperature butter with light splashes of lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon and fresh parsley for a bright, fresh, tangy butter that is wonderfully light and rich all at the same time. And wonderfully delicious.
Ingredient Variations
Use different herbs in the herb butter. Herb butter for steak can be as simple as mashing softened butter with your favorite fresh herbs, forming into a log and refrigerating until firm. Don’t substitute the ancho chili powder. Ancho chili powder can be located with all the other seasonings in your grocery store and should cost about the same — and is well worth adding to your collection. It is one of my absolute favorite seasonings because its more mild than cayenne or chipotle powder (made from dried poblanos) but still boasts a deep rich, smoky, mild sweet heat so its never “too spicy.” I don’t recommend substituting chili powder as chili powder is often made from a variety of other seasonings (like cumin, garlic, and oregano), but a substitution is probably fine if you are in a pinch.
How to Cook Sirloin Steak on the Grill OR Stovetop
There is a scrumptious reason your steakhouse steak is served with a nice thick, pat of butter. It elevates your already flavorful steak with its buttery richness as it seeps into the nooks and crannies becoming one with every juicy, luscious sizzling bite. And for even more jaw-dropping delicious steak, use Herb Butter.
Tips for Cooking Sirloin Steak
When it comes to pan searing steak, I’ve included an incredibly detailed post HERE with all my tips and tricks for learning how to cook sirloin steak on the stove. As far as mastering how to grill sirloin steak, here are some of my best and incredibly simple tips:
Bring steak to room temperature before grilling (60 minutes).Pat steaks dry with paper towels before adding oil/seasonings or they will steam rather than sear.Make sure your grill is clean and VERY hot.Only flip/touch your steak once for the perfect caramelized crustOnly use tongs as a fork will pierce the meat and you will continuously loose juices and tenderness.Use an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the steak to check the temperature (temps in directions).Let steaks rest at least 10 minutes before slicing for optimal juiciness and flavor — this allows the flavorful juices that have accumulated in the middle of the steak to redistribute throughout the steak.Top with butter, or better yet, Herb Butter!
Recipe Variations to Try
Swap seasonings. Mix up the flavor profile and swap the seasonings in the recipe for Cajun seasonings, Fajita seasonings, or Asian-inspired seasonings such as Chinese 5 Spice, ginger and garlic.Make it spicy. Add red pepper flakes or swap the red pepper flakes for some cayenne or chipotle chili powder.Add chimichurri. Chimichurri is AMAZING with steak! I highly recommend my tangy, fresh Cilantro Jalapeno Chimichurri Sauce used in my grilled pork recipe.
Can I Prep Sirloin Steaks in Advance?
Yes! You can rub the sirloin steaks with the homemade steak rub, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest in your fridge for 24 to 48 hours before cooking and serving.
How to Store Spice Rubbed Sirloin Steaks
Transfer sirloin steak to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.
How to Reheat Sirloin Steaks
Microwave: Transfer sliced steak to a microwave safe plate. Microwave for 60 seconds then at 15-second intervals as needed.Skillet: Warm sirloin steak in a skillet on the stove top over medium heat, flipping often until warmed through.Oven: Transfer steak to a baking sheet, cover with foil and reheat at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or just until warmed through.
How to Freeze Sirloin Steaks
After you have cooked the spiced rubbed sirloin steak, let it cool completely then transfer it to an airtight container or plastic freezer bag and squeeze out any excess air. Freeze for 2 to 3 months.
What to Serve with Spice Rubbed Sirloin Steaks
Spice rubbed sirloin steak pairs well with pretty much everything from salad to pasta salad, to potatoes rice to fruit. We particularly love serving them with our favorite backyard barbecue foods. Here are some of our favorite sides to serve with pan seared or grilled sirloin steak:
Potluck Favorites. Baked Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Corn Casserole, Elote (Mexican Street Corn), Grilled Corn on the Cob and Corn Casserole..Pasta Salad. Italian Tortellini Salad, Greek Pasta Salad, BLT Pasta Salad, Cowboy Pasta Salad, Bacon and Pea Pasta Salad and Greek Orzo Pasta Salad.Potatoes: Mashed Potatoes, Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Red Potatoes, Pesto Mashed Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes or Mashed Sweet Potatoes.Salad. Wedge Salad, Strawberry Avocado Broccoli Salad, Strawberry Salad, Spinach Berry Salad, Cucumber Tomato Salad, Mexican Salad and Corn Salad.Fruit. Grilled Pineapple, Creamy Grape Salad, Summer Fruit Salad, Perfect Fruit Salad, Tropical Fruit Salad or Berry Salad in Honey Mascarpone.Bread. Corn Bread, Garlic Bread, Breadsticks, Dinner Rolls or Hawaiian Rolls.
Don’t let summer end without firing up the grill for these Best ever Spice Rubbed Steaks with Herb Butter!
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