The Easiest Steak Tips Recipe

This super easy steak tips recipe brings sirloin steak to life. I will show you my tips for how to cook steak tips perfectly every time. You will be making this recipe for your family over and over again!

This Sirloin Steak Tips Recipe will be a staple in your house for years to come.  My family requests this recipe at least once a week.  It is so easy so I happily oblige!  I love to serve them with cauliflower Mac and cheese, Keto coleslaw, or Loaded cauliflower rice casserole.

Some other steak tip options would be ribeye or beef tenderloin but I personally would not use such a high quality meat for this recipe. I think sirloin would be the best.

Ingredients needed

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for this steak tips recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

This simple steak tips recipe only uses 4 ingredients!  (salt and pepper are not normally included in ingredient counts)  I feel like anything more would take away from that delicious beefy flavor.  When I eat steak, I want to taste all of that umami beef.  Here are the ingredients you will need.

• 2-3 pounds Sirloin steak - I wouldn't go with a cheaper cut for this recipe.  This steak is cooked quick so you need a tender cut.  Something cheaper is going to usually be tough and harder to chew.  You want tender steak bites!  More expensive cuts of steak would be good, like a ribeye or filet...but I'm not sure I would turn that beautiful meat into steak tips.
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce - This sauce is so commonly used on beef and it really brings out the beefy flavor of the sirloin, and tenderizes the beef while it marinates for a bit.
• ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - To give these steak bites a nice garlic flavor, but not too much.  I prefer a powder over a minced garlic so to really seasons it well.
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt - If you use a less course salt, like table salt, you will need half the amount
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground is preferrer
• 2 tablespoons oil - Any kind of oil will do.  I like to use avocado oil for high heat cooking so it doesn't smoke.  You could also use vegetable oil or canola oil.  I would not recommend butter as it burns really easily.

How to cook steak tips

This section explains how to make this sirloin steak tips recipe, step by step. For a full printable recipe, see the recipe card below.

Step 1 - Use a sharp knife to cut the sirloin steak into 1 to 1.5 inch pieces.  You don't have to worry about slicing against the grain or anything like that because we are cutting these into cubes.  Transfer the steak to a medium size mixing bowl.

Step 2 - Season the steak tips with Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.  Toss with tongs to coat the steak well with the marinade.  Let marinade for 15-30 minutes.

Step 3 - Heat a large skillet over high heat.  When the skillet is hot, pour in the avocado oil.

Step 4 - Carefully add the sirloin tips to the hot skillet.  If your skillet is large enough, you may be able to fit all of the meat, but do not crowd the pan.  You may need to cook these in batches.  Stir the steak every 30 seconds to 1 minute to make sure it is evenly cooked on all sides.  Let cook for 4-5 minutes.  Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon or tongs to a serving dish.  Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

What is the best steak for steak tips?

I like to use 2-3 pounds of whole sirloin steaks and cut them into 1 to 1.5 inch chunks.  I wouldn't use anything cheaper as your steak tips will be tough. More expensive cuts of steak would be good, like a ribeye or filet...but I'm not sure I would turn that beautiful meat into steak tips.

Can these be made in an air fryer?

Yes!  To make these steak tips in an air fryer:

• Cut and marinade the steak just as we did above.  Pre-heat your air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.  Add the steak to the basket and cook for 4-6 minutes depending on how done you like your steak.
• Checkout my recipe for air fryer steak bites and mushrooms!

Expert tips

• Don't over crowd your pan while cooking.  This will result in steamed steak instead of giving you steak with a nice brown crust.  Brown food tastes good!
• Letting the beef tips marinade for at least 15 minutes not only ads to the flavor, it ads to the tenderness!
• Make sure you pan is nice and hot before adding the avocado oil.

Storage and serving suggestions

• Keep the sirloin tips leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Serve them with a side of sautéed onions and potatoes or a salad.

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