Easy Pan Seared Top Sirloin in Bourbon Sauce
Easy Pan Seared Top Sirloin in Bourbon Sauce
When you’re craving a hearty, flavorful steak but don’t have time for the grill, this Easy Pan-Seared Top Sirloin in Bourbon Sauce is the answer. Tender sirloin seared to perfection and finished with a rich, slightly sweet bourbon glaze—this dish is guaranteed to impress. Serve it with roasted potatoes or garlic butter mushrooms, and you’ve got a steakhouse-worthy dinner on your table in under 30 minutes. Not only is top sirloin simple to cook on the stove, so is this filet mignon and hamburger steak, which taste amazing alone or alongside some garlic butter shrimp or roasted potato salad.
Top Sirloin in Bourbon Sauce | The Food Cafe
Why You’ll Love This Steak Recipe
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Bold bourbon glaze adds sweet and savory depth
- No grill required
- High in protein and low-carb friendly
Ingredients Overview
For the Steak:
- 2 (1 lb) top sirloin steaks
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the Bourbon Glaze:
- 3/4 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for slurry)
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary
How to Make Pan-Seared Top Sirloin in Bourbon Sauce
- Take your top sirloin out of the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat with 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Season steaks with garlic salt and pepper. Once oil begins to smoke add steaks to skillet.
- Cook steaks 5 minutes each side or until desired doneness and remove from heat.
- Let steaks “rest,” and prepare the bourbon sauce. In a medium bowl combine bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar minced garlic and honey. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water or roux and pour into sauce and mix to incorporate. Reduce heat and allow sauce to thicken (about 5 minutes).
- Pour bourbon sauce over top sirloin steaks garnish with fresh rosemary and serve with roasted potatoes, or garlic butter mushrooms.
FAQs About Top Sirloin Steak
What is top sirloin steak?
Top sirloin is a lean and flavorful cut of beef that’s great for grilling, pan-searing, or roasting. It’s more affordable than filet mignon but still tender and juicy.
Can I cook top sirloin in the oven?
Absolutely! Preheat your oven to 400°F. After searing the steak for 2 minutes per side, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 8 minutes for medium-rare.
How do I tenderize top sirloin steak?
Sprinkle sea salt liberally on both sides and rub it in to help break down the muscle fibers. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 575
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 50g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 149mg
- Sodium: 851mg
- Potassium: 914mg
- Sugar: 31g
- Vitamin A: 175IU
- Vitamin C: 1.7mg
- Calcium: 85mg
- Iron: 4.3mg
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Are you looking for more steak recipes? Here are a few you must try:
- Marinated flank steak
- Garlic butter steak and mushrooms
- Slow cooker beef tips with gravy
- Teriyaki steak
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