Pan-Seared Sirloin Steak
A simple, seasoned sirloin steak that's quick and produces a tasty, tender steak.
Prep Time1 day d
Cook Time26 minutes mins
Total Time1 day d 26 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef
Servings: 4
Cost: $22.50
- 2 lb trimmed sirloin at least 1" thick
Dry Rub
- 1 T salt
- 1 T pepper
- 1 t garlic powder
- 1 t onion powder
- 1 t cayenne pepper
- 1 t paprika
- 1 T brown sugar
Gravy Mix
- 1 c beef broth
- 1 T butter
- 8 oz whole mushrooms, sliced thinly
Mix the dry rub ingredients in a freezer bag
Place the thawed steak in the dry rub bag, coating the steak. Seal and refrigerate overnight
When ready to prepare, heat pan to medium-high heat and pan fry sirloin about 8 minutes each side for medium-rare. Use grilling tongs to ensure the edges of the steak are seared and any fat is rendered.
I add a dash of soy sauce and a dash of Worcestershire to one side, and a dash of A1 & olive oil to the other side.
Medium-rare steak will reach an internal temperature of 120° - 130° F and be light red in the center, with red juice droplets on the surface of the steak.
Remove from pan, and tent with foil while resting for 5 - 10 minutes.
Gravy Mix
Add butter & mushrooms to hot pan and sautee until soft
Add the broth and simmer 10 minutes, mixing and deglazing the pan
If one person wants their steak well-done, add their steak to the gravy mix and cook 8 minutes each side on medium-high. A well-done steak will reach an internal temperature of 160° - 170° F and be firm, not spongy.