Want steakhouse-quality steak for 60% less money? This grilled sirloin steak recipe delivers restaurant flavor in just 15 minutes. After grilling hundreds of steaks, I always come back to this one. It’s fast, affordable, and big on flavor – without the fuss of expensive cuts. This top sirloin steak recipe is the same method I’ve used for years to nail that steakhouse sear in 15 minutes flat.
Table of Contents
- Why This Recipe Works
- What Is Top Sirloin Steak?
- 🔪 What you’ll Need
- 📝 How to Grill Sirloin Steak
- 💡 Meat Nerd Tips
- 🍽️ What to Serve With Grilled Sirloin
- ❌ Common Mistakes
- 🧊 Storage and Reheating
- MORE DELICIOUS STEAK RECIPES
- Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks Recipe Recipe
- Recipe FAQs
- More Favorites from Girl Carnivore:
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Why This Recipe Works
After grilling hundreds of steaks, I’ve perfected this foolproof method:
- Two-zone grilling prevents overcooking
- Room temperature start ensures even cooking
- Strategic seasoning builds perfect crust
- Proper resting keeps juices locked in
The result? Tender, juicy steak every single time.
What Is Top Sirloin Steak?
Top sirloin comes from the rear of the cow – it’s lean, flavorful, and costs half what premium cuts do. These petite cuts (4-6 oz) cook quickly and taste incredible when done right.
Why choose sirloin: Big beefy flavor, budget-friendly price, perfect for grilling.
🔪 What you’ll Need
You need just 6 simple ingredients:
- 4 top sirloin steaks (4-6 oz each, 1-inch thick)
- Kosher salt
- Olive oil
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder (or umami seasoning)
- Butter for finishing
Can’t find petit sirloin? Regular top sirloin works – just adjust timing for thickness.
📝 How to Grill Sirloin Steak
I’ve made this one dozens of times and the two-zone fire is the trick that never fails. Even thinner sirloin steaks stay juicy when you sear first, then slide them over to finish slow.
Step 1: Season steaks with salt. Let sit 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Set up two-zone fire (hot and cool sides).
Step 3: Oil steaks, season with pepper and garlic powder.
Step 4: Grill on hot side 3 minutes. Rotate 45°, cook 2 more minutes.
Step 5: Flip, sear other side 2-3 minutes.
Step 6: Move to cool side. Cook to temperature:
- 125°F = Rare
- 130°F = Medium-rare (recommended)
- 135°F = Medium
Step 7: Rest 10 minutes with butter on top. Slice against grain.
Gas Grill Method
Preheat on high 5 minutes. Turn off half the burners. Follow same steps above.
💡 Meat Nerd Tips
- Don’t move steaks until they release easily
- Use a thermometer for perfect results
- Never go past medium – these lean steaks get tough
- Let them rest or juices escape when cut
🍽️ What to Serve With Grilled Sirloin
- Classic sides: Mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, Caesar salad
- Epic steak sauces: like our blue cheese sauce or a garlic compound butter
- Quick options: Baked sweet potato, corn on the cob, simple salad
❌ Common Mistakes
- Overcooking – lean steaks turn tough fast
- Skipping the rest – releases all the juices
- Moving too much – prevents proper searing
- Cold steaks – cook unevenly
🧊 Storage and Reheating
Refrigerate leftovers 3-4 days. Reheat in 250°F oven or slice thin for salads.
MORE DELICIOUS STEAK RECIPES
Ready to grill the perfect sirloin steak? This recipe works every time when you follow the steps exactly. Pin this recipe so you can find it for your next steak night, and let me know in the comments how yours turned out!
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Grilled Top Sirloin Steaks Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 petit top sirloin steaks about 4 oz each
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp GirlCarnivore Ooomami Blend
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Prep the steaks
- Season the steaks liberally with salt and let them sit for 30 minutes.2 petit top sirloin steaks, 1 tbsp Salt
Prep the grill
- Meanwhile prep the grill for a 2 zone fire.
- Light charcoal in a charcoal chimney until it is three quarters of the way ashed over.
- Pour the charcoal onto one side of the grill.
- Place the grill grate on top and clean if needed.
- Let the grill heat for 5 minutes covered.
Grill the steaks
- Rub the steaks with a thin coating of oil and season with Ooomami. Sprinkle with another layer of salt and freshly ground black pepper.1 tbsp Olive oil, 1/2 tbsp GirlCarnivore Ooomami Blend, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Salt
- Place the steaks on the grill grates and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Rotate 45 degrees, when grill marks have formed and the steaks release easily from the grill.
- Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Flip the steaks and sear the other side for 2 minutes before moving the steaks to the cooler side of the grill.
- Cover with the lid and allow the steaks to continue to cook to your desired internal temperature, 130F for rare.
Rest
- Remove the steaks from the oven and rest with a pat of butter, or umami compound butter, on top for 5 minutes.2 tbsp butter
Slice and serve
- Slice against the grain into thin strips to serve.
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Notes
Then, turn off 2 of 3 of the burners (or 3 or 4 depending on your grill).
Cook as instructed above moving from direct to indirect heat to your desired internal temperature.
Nutrition
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Recipe FAQs
6-8 minutes total for 1-inch steaks (3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare). Thicker steaks need 2-3 extra minutes.
130°F for perfect medium-rare. Never go past 135°F – these lean steaks get tough.
No! Proper grilling technique beats marinades every time.
Thaw completely first. Frozen steaks cook unevenly and won’t get proper crust.
Yes! More flavorful than filet mignon at half the price, and more forgiving to cook.
Don’t overcook them – they go from perfectly tender to tough in just 2-3 minutes.
On a propane grill, do I cover during the searing process?
Good Q, Austin. This answer is an ‘it depends’ if your super comfortable with your grill, then yes, feel free to close the lid for the sear. Otherwise, because its ripping hot anyway, its totally ok if you don’t.
Your link for ooomami blend goes to a site with no signs of ooomami blend
Thanks, Clark. We’re in the process of finding a new distributor for our spices. Please sign up for our emails to be the first to know when we get them back in stock. Thanks!
Good morning, G.C.,
I just wanted to interject a word into your website that I have been an outdoor cook for more years than you can count and have done just about all of your recipes at one time or the other. Your recipes are right on, and you have a very nice website. I enjoy reading it and I will be here from now on. Finding your website was a nice discovery. Have a nice Easter holiday.
Blessings,
Doug Scott
Thank you so much, Mr Scott. I appreciate you taking the time to comment – it means a lot to me and it helps fuel the fire that keeps this site up and running. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter as well.
Cheers,
460 calories in a 1g serving is waaaaay too many calories for me.
Hey Hey Callen, the nutrition info provided is an estimate based. Thanks,
This looks amazing. I’m not good on the grill and the step by step makes me feel like I can do it. One thing – my husband does not like rare meat. How long do you think we should cook it for medium?
Hi Linda, to get a perfect medium steak, we highly recommend using a meat thermometer. We love Thermapen for the most accurate results. For medium, the internal temperature would be 140 degrees F before the rest. When you transfer the steaks to the cooler side of the grill, after the sear, you can add a few minutes to get to this result. I hope your family loves these!
I love meat, and I love grilled meat. But doing the grilling myself has always mystified me. I love the step by step instructions for getting perfect top sirloin steaks.
Steak night is the best night! These came out perfect and made for great leftovers on salad the next day!
I made these steaks and had them with a mixed green salad. What a perfect meal!
Some great grilling tips and a delicious recipe!
This is really easy to follow, loved this sirloin steaks recipe! It’s really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!