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    Published: Dec 15, 2022 · Modified: Sep 25, 2023 by Jennifer Banz· 24 Comments

    Easy Sirloin Steak Tips Recipe - 4 Ingredients!

    Servings: 4
    |
    Cals: 312
    |
    Fat: 12
    |
    Carbs: 1
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    Fiber:
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    Protein: 47
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    Time: 30 minutes mins
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    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 with only a handful of ingredients. You will be making this recipe for your family over and over again!

    sirloin steak tips cooked in a skillet

    Steak Tips Recipe

    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 because it's their favorite way to eat steak.  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.

    This recipe uses sirloin, but some other options would be ribeye steak or beef tenderloin (filet mignon), but I would not use such high-quality meat for this recipe. I think sirloin would be the best because it's still a good quality steak but not as expensive. You're the boss, so use whatever tender beef you want!

    What you need

    This easy sirloin steak tips recipe uses simple ingredients, but I provide swap options if you want to make them gluten-free. The full recipe card with exact measurements is toward the bottom of the page.

    This simple recipe only uses four ingredients!  (salt and pepper are generally not 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 that umami beef and only add ingredients to enhance it.  Here are the ingredients you will need.

    Ingredients for steak tips in glass bowls on a marble counter.
    • 2-3 pounds Sirloin steak - I wouldn't go with a cheaper cut for this recipe.  This steak is cooked quickly, so you need a tender cut of beef.  Something cheaper will usually be tougher to chew (definitely skip stew meat!).  We want tender steak bites!  More expensive cuts of steak would be good, like a New York strip steak, ribeye steak, or filet mignon...but I'm not sure I would turn that beautiful meat into steak tips.
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce - This sauce is commonly used on beef, and it brings out the beefy flavor of the sirloin and tenderizes the meat while it marinates for a bit. Note: Some Worcestershire sauces are not gluten-free, so check your labels if this is a requirement for you.
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder - To give these steak bites a nice garlic flavor, but not too much.  I prefer a powder over fresh garlic so it sticks to the meat and seasons it well.
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt - If you use less coarse salt, like table salt, you will need half the amount.
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground is preferred
    • 2 tablespoons oil - Any oil will do.  I like to use avocado oil for high-heat cooking so it doesn't smoke.  You could also use vegetable oil, olive oil, or canola oil.  I would not recommend butter, as it burns quickly.

    How to cook sirloin steak tips

    Step 1 - Use a sharp knife to cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized pieces (about 1 to 1.5 inches).  You don't have to worry about slicing against the grain because we are cutting these into cubes.  Transfer the steak to a medium size mixing bowl.

    cutting sirloin steak for steak tips

    Step 2 - Season the steak tips with the marinade ingredients.  Toss with tongs to coat the steak well with the marinade.  Let marinate for 15-30 minutes. For great flavor, marinate for up to 24 hours.

    Step 3 - These steak bites must be cooked at high temperatures for the best results. Heat a large skillet over high heat.  When the skillet is hot, pour in the oil.

    Note: You will want to use a large heavy pan, such as a cast iron skillet, to get maximum browning on your steak bites without overcooking.

    pouring avocado oil into a pan

    Step 4 - Carefully add the sirloin tips to the hot skillet in a single layer.  If your skillet is large enough, you may be able to fit all of the meat, but do not crowd the pan, or else they will steam, and there is a good chance they will not get golden brown.  You may need to cook these in batches.  

    Stir the steak every 30 seconds to 1 minute to ensure 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.

    Note: If you want to ensure your steak bites cook to a specific internal temperature like rare or medium-rare, you can use an instant-read meat thermometer inserted in the center of the steak pieces. Check after cooking for 3-4 minutes.

    steak cooking in a skillet

    Can these delicious steak bites be made in an air fryer?

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

    • Cut and marinate the steak just as we did above.  Preheat your air fryer to 400F for 5 minutes.  Add the steak to the basket and cook for 4-6 minutes, depending on how you like the doneness of your steak.
    • Check out my recipe for air fryer steak bites and mushrooms!

    Expert Tips

    • Bite-sized pieces of sirloin steak are great, but don't make them too small, or they will overcook before they get brown.
    • Make sure your pan is nice and hot before adding the oil.
    • Don't overcrowd your cast iron pan while cooking.  This will result in steamed steak instead of giving you delicious steak tips with a nice brown crust.  Brown food tastes good!
    • Letting the beef tips marinate for at least 15 minutes adds to the flavor and also adds to the tenderness! You can also let them marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
    steak bites in a cast iron pan with tongs

    Storage and serving suggestions

    • Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    • Serve them with a side of caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, mashed potatoes, or a salad for a low-carb family dinner.
    • My personal favorite is served with barbecue sauce and a side of keto coleslaw. I like to make a double batch to have enough for meal prep.
    steak bites recipe with tongs

    Easy Sirloin Steak Tips Recipe - 4 Ingredients!

    This super easy steak tips recipe brings sirloin steak to life. I will show you my tips for how to cook sirloin steak tips perfectly every time with only a handful of ingredients. You will be making this tasty recipe for your family over and over again!
    4.89 from 17 votes
    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    marinating: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 312
    Author: Jennifer Banz

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    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil, or olive oil
    • 2 Pounds Top Sirloin steak, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
    • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, *see notes

    Instructions

    • Place the steak bites in a large bowl and mix in the salt, garlic powder, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.  Cover and set aside for 15-30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
    • Heat a heavy bottom skillet (preferably a cast-iron pan) over high heat.  Add the Avocado oil to the pan.
    • When the oil just starts to smoke, add ⅓ to half of the steak bites, being careful not to crowd the pan.
    • Let cook, stirring every 30 seconds to 1 minute, so all of the sides develop a brown crust.
    • Remove from the pan and continue with the rest of the steak bites.  
    • Let the cooked steak bites rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • Some Worcestershire sauces are not gluten-free so be sure to check your labels.
    • Bite-sized pieces of sirloin steak are great, but don't make them too small, or else they will over cook before they get brown.
    • Make sure your pan is nice and hot before adding the oil.
    • Don't over crowd your cast iron pan while cooking.  This will result in steamed steak instead of giving you delicious steak tips with a nice brown crust.  
    • Letting the beef tips marinate for at least 15 minutes not only ads to the flavor, it ads to the tenderness! You can also let them marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.  No need to bring them to room temperature when you are ready to cook them.  That is actually a myth.
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 312 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 12g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :How to Cook Steak Tips, Sirloin Steak Recipe

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    1. Peter says

      December 06, 2024 at 6:14 pm

      4 stars
      This may be more of a user error more than anything else but I got my cast iron hot, added olive oil and almost burned down my apartment. I know you said to use avocado oil but I didn’t have that, so I went with the backup you suggested. I recommend giving people a warning this can happen. Especially since many amateur cooks like myself can view this recipe.

      Reply
    2. Sacah says

      October 08, 2024 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      We enjoyed every bite!!!

      Reply
    3. Anna says

      October 05, 2024 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Anna says

      August 21, 2024 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this, but better, my husband loved it. The only thing I added was some red pepper in the marinade, as we like a little spice to our marinades. I marinaded 30 minutes for first batch for dinner. Second batch sat another 30 minutes in marinade and I cooked it after we ate for leftovers. My husband said he liked it even more. (Smelled so good he had to have a couple more pieces.)

      Reply
    5. Pam says

      October 07, 2023 at 12:13 pm

      Have you made these in an air fryer??

      Reply
      • Jennifer Banz says

        October 07, 2023 at 1:44 pm

        Yes! https://jenniferbanz.com/air-fryer-steak-bites

        Reply
    6. James U Lenoir says

      August 11, 2023 at 2:54 pm

      4 stars
      What oil do you recommend using other than expensive avacado oil?

      Reply
    7. Freda Yannetti says

      November 01, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Super simple, thank you.

      Reply
    8. Florence says

      July 04, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious. I used 2 lb bone-in ribeye. Very tasty. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
    9. Heather Gileau says

      March 28, 2021 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      So tender and delicious and I used grass-fed beef which can tend to be tough if not done right. Fantastic!

      Reply
    10. Judy says

      January 28, 2021 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      Made these tonight with one small change, replaced the fresh garlic wit about a tablespoon of better than bouillon roasted garlic base with the soy & Worcestershire. They were amazing over fluffy rice but would be equally delicious over mashed potatoes or fries.

      Reply
    11. Tiffany says

      October 08, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy and tasty. Used fresh minced garlic instead. Delicious and kids loved it.

      Reply
    12. Lisa says

      September 08, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Easy to make and tasted great!

      Reply
    13. Kathleen says

      April 29, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      I made these steak tips for dinner tonight for 6 people and everyone raved about them! SUPER easy, fast and yummy!

      Reply
    14. Markiemark says

      January 30, 2020 at 10:50 am

      Do you have to use a cast-iron pan? I do not have one. Will a regular frying pan work?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 03, 2020 at 9:48 am

        You can use a heavy bottom skillet

        Reply
    15. Alfonse eliseo sciarretta says

      November 23, 2019 at 7:40 pm

      What if you don't have Worcestershire? Could I use soy sauce

      Reply
    16. Tracy says

      November 05, 2019 at 5:03 am

      Would butter be an acceptable substitute for the Avocado oil? OR Vegetable oil?? All i have on hand tonight. TY.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 05, 2019 at 9:56 am

        Vegetable oil would probably be best. The butter will burn

        Reply
    17. Ann says

      October 07, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! The taste is wonderful. Whole family loved it. Thank you.

      Reply
    18. Karensquilts says

      August 05, 2019 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      This was excellent! I looked over several recipes that all had exorbitant amounts of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, whereas this one was a realistic amount of the latter. Though I did add a splash of low sodium soy sauce. I marinated at room temp for about 30 minutes. Smoking hot cast iron pan, cooked as directed! Added sliced bell pepper and red onion. Yum! Perfect! Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Elizabeth says

      June 21, 2019 at 8:36 pm

      5 stars
      I've made this twice now and have decided this recipe is foolproof and amazing. SO GOOD.

      Reply
    20. Taryn says

      April 24, 2019 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Love this marinade! So easy but so flavorful.

      Reply
    21. Yasmin says

      December 09, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for the recipe. I just made these tonight! Super easy and delicious.

      Reply

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