Spice Rubbed Sirloin
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This is our favorite spice rubbed sirloin steak recipe. It’s easy to prep and quick to cook, making it ideal for parties or family meals. I served this at Vadim and David’s B-day parties and there were no leftovers.
We usually double or quadruple the recipe. The spice rub really enhances the natural steak flavors. Slice it up and serve with A1 Steak Sauce. Mmmmm.
Ingredients for the Spice Rubbed Sirloin:
1 lb Top Sirloin Steak (about 1″ thick)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp brown sugar (light or dark)
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp salt
A1 Original Steak Sauce
Hot to Make Spice Rubbed Sirloin:
1. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and salt.
2. Rub spice mixture on all sides of the steak.
3. Refrigerate steak for 20-30 minutes.
4. Pre-Heat BBQ Grill to medium/high.
5. If your grill has a searing section, sear the steak for about 1 minute each side.
6. Transfer to the regular grill rack and grill about 4-5 minutes on each side over medium/high heat with the lid closed. This should end up medium to medium/well doneness.
7. Place finished steak on a platter and cover with foil. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
8. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices and serve with A1 Steak Sauce.
Notes: Costco has the best top sirloin and the best prices too, especially if you need alot for a party. I usually cut those in half because they are such thick steaks.
Spice Rubbed Sirloin
Ingredients
- 1 lb Top Sirloin Steak, about 1" thick
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp brown sugar, light or dark
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- A1 Original Steak Sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and salt.
- Rub spice mixture on all sides of the steak.
- Refrigerate steak for 20-30 minutes.
- Pre-Heat BBQ Grill to medium/high.
- If your grill has a searing section, sear the steak for about 1 minute each side.
- Transfer to the regular grill rack and grill about 4-5 minutes on each side over medium/high heat with the lid closed. This should end up medium to medium/well doneness.
- Place finished steak on a platter and cover with foil. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Cut steak across the grain into thin slices and serve with A1 Steak Sauce.
Notes
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Thanks for the recipe…going to go and try. Hugs to all.
Thank you Delores! I look forward to hearing your feedback!
Hi does the steak turn out spicy?
It really does not taste very spicy at all once it’s grilled.
Picky eaters loved this! Thanks for sharing.
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me :).
this sounds like such a good steak recipe.. can’t wait to try it! 🙂 but i’m wondering does the steak turn out juicy after grilled or is it more dry? I seem to have a problem that when I grill my steak, it turns out dry. I usually just season with Montreal steak seasoning and a lot of onion juice.
It’s important to sear the steak first over really high heat so it doesn’t juice out. If you don’t put it over high enough heat, it will start to juice quite a bit and that’s what makes it chewy. Overcooking will also make it rubbery 🙂
Made this last night…it was great! Didn’t even need the A1 sauce as the rub gave it just enough flavor.
I can’t help but dip any steak in A1 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe.
one more concern….
I bought the steak at costco and its about 1 inch thick. Should I cut that in half to thin it out? I was told that its too thick and will take forever on the grill. How long does it take on the grill? I dont grill much so any tips?
I just took it out of the package and rubbed it with the spices… didnt do any cutting.
Thx a bunch!!!
We have done both, but it grills faster when you cut it in both, but you don’ have to :).
is it ok to marinate overnight?
Yes that’s perfectly ok 🙂
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Thank you again!!
Hi Marina 🙂 Thank you! That’s just awesome that you find the site useful 🙂
I stumbled across your blog too and its like the 1st place I go whenever i need a delicious recipe. I have tried looking at other websites and all these American recipes are so boring and they dont turn out very well most of the time. I grew up in the US but I LOVE russian food, just like how my mom used to make it. 🙂 and you make that very easy for me! Keep up the greet cooking!!
Thank you Ilona- that is really nice and encouraging for me 🙂
Can you cook the meat on a skillet?
I haven’t tried it, but from my research online, it seems a cast iron skillet is recommended. Here’s a recipe from Alton Brown that has very good reviews: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/pan-seared-rib-eye-recipe/index.html
I dont have a costco card. Do you by any chance know if winko or walmart carries this meat?
Top sirloin is at most grocery stores – it’s just cheapest at Costco. Ask for it at the Deli and they’ll point the way 🙂
Do you mix a1 sauce before serving?
I serve with the A1. You can drizzle it over the meat when it’s finished or have each person pour their own.
Thanks girl!
Is the meat pork?
It’s beef: Top Sirloin Steak
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Thanks Julia, I will do my best to keep up the blog :). Always happy to hear from someone local.
Do you grill it outside or inside the house griller? What would be the best? Thanx girl!!!!!
I use the outside BBQ grill. I like the smoky flavor that an outdoor grill provides. I don’t have an indoor grill, so I couldn’t really recommend that.
Agree on the Costco sirloin–it’s the best at the most reasonable price–nice for dinner parties cause it’s easy to prepare if you like to grill, and yummy 🙂
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