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How to cook sirloin steak

How to cook
sirloin steak

Perfect the art of cooking tender sirloin steak with our cook's tips and tasty recipes.

What is sirloin steak?

What is sirloin steak?

What is sirloin steak

Lean and full of flavour, sirloin steak is a moderately tender cut with no bones and very little fat. Ideal for grilling and frying, you should always rest it before eating to avoid chewiness. Sirloin’s bold, beefy flavour pairs wonderfully with strongly flavoured sauces.

Steak cooking times
We recommend these cooking times for 2cm sirloin steak.

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Rare

2 to 3
minutes per side

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Medium

4 to 5
minutes per side

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Well done

5 to 6
minutes per side

Cook's tip: How to cook steak

Cook’s tip

After cooking, leave to rest on a board or warm plate for about 5 minutes.

Resting allows time for the juices to redistribute throughout the steak and helps avoid them running onto your plate.

Sirloin steak recipes

Sirloin steak recipes

Beautiful with a basil cream sauce, scrumptious with spicy beetroot salsa or flavourful with an Asian-spiced marinade.

Barbecued Sirloin Steak with Salsa Verde and Tomato Salad

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Quick Supper - Sirloin Steak with Rocket Pasta

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Seared steak salad with sweet and sour dressing

Seared steak salad with sweet and sour dressing

Sirloin steak with spiced beetroot salsa

Sirloin steak with spiced beetroot salsa

Aromatic Asian Steak with Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

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Spicy Thai Noodle Soup With Sliced Aberdeen Angus Steak

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Seared steak salad with sweet and sour dressing

Seared steak salad with sweet and sour dressing

Sirloin Steak with Mustard and Crème Fraîche Sauce

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Japanese-style marinated steak

Japanese-style marinated steak

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Steak cooking guide: Make the most of your steak

Steak cooking guide

Make the most of your steak