how to cook boneless top sirloin steak

Step 1, Marinating the Boneless Top Sirloin Steak

Marinades are spice mixes that add flavor and in some cases tenderize the meat. Because top sirloin steak is a very tender type of beef it does not have to be tenderized further by using tenderizing hammers or other tools.

15 minutes to 2 hours is enough to marinade your top sirloin steak. Other, less tender meat needs longer marinating, sometimes up to 24 hours.

Marinate in the refrigerator in a glass bowl or a food save resealable plastic bag.

Marinade

Marination, also known as marinating, is the process of soaking foods in a seasoned, often acidic, liquid before cooking. The origins of the word allude to the use of brine (aqua marina) in the pickling process, which led to the technique of adding flavor by immersion in liquid. The liquid in question, the 'marinade' can be acidic with ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, or wine, or savory with soy sauce, brine or other prepared sauces. Along with these liquids, a marinade often contains oils, herbs, and spices to further flavor the food items.

It is commonly used to flavor foods and to tenderize tougher cuts of meat or harder vegetables such as beetroot, eggplant (aubergine), and courgette (zucchini). The process may last seconds or days. Different marinades are used in different cuisines. For example, in Indian cuisine the marinade is usually prepared with yoghurt and spices.

Step 2: Grilling the Sirloin Steak

Grilling is my favorite sirloin steak cooking method. But you have to p

ay attention to ensure the steak will be grilled o

ptimally. Some tips from the how to cook boneless top sirloin steak lens:

Make sure the grill is very hot. This is necessary to sear the meat. Searing the steak will prevent the tasty juices from flowing out of the beef. Do not move the steak until the typical grill lines show up on the surface. You can check this by lifting one side of the meat up by using locking tongs. After the first side is seared lower the grill temperature. Then turn the steak and do the same for the other side. Never use a fork t

o turn the meat because this will result in loss of juices and flavor.

Take the steak of the grill when it is almost ready. This because it will cook a little more after it is removed from the grill. The temperatur

e inside the steak will increase with at least 5° F after cooking.

Step 3: Checking the steak if it is rare, medium rare or well done

In order to check if the steak really is like you want it you can use a meat thermometer or your fingers. The best way to do this is with your fingers because with the thermometer the steak will lose juices.

Take the steak of the grill at 120°F if yo

u want it to be rare.
for the steak to be medium rare, take it out of the oven, off the grill or skillet when its internal temperature is 140 degrees.
medium rare and 140°F to 145°F for medium

The finger test to check the doneness of the steak:

Well done: Gently press the tip of your pink

y and your thumb together. Again feel the fleshy area below the thumb. It should feel quite firm. This is what well done meat feels like when you press on it.

Medium: Press the tip of your ring finger and your thumb together. The flesh beneath the thumb should give a little more. This is what meat cooked to a medium doneness feels like.

Medium rare: Gently press the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your thumb.

Rare: Press the tip of your index finger to th

e tip of your thumb. this is how rare cooke

d meat feels when touching it with your finger tips.

Wait for 10 minutes, and then you can enjoy an ideally cooked steak.