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    Home » By Ingredient » Beef » Beef Sirloin Tip Steak With Garlic Butter Potatoes

    Beef Sirloin Tip Steak With Garlic Butter Potatoes

    Published: Oct 26, 2020 by Andrea Howe · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This beef sirloin tip steak recipe, with garlic butter potatoes is one of my favorite meals to make. It’s a one pan meal, so cooking and clean up is a breeze. Plus, the whole family loves it and the flavors are customizable depending on your mood.

    black cast iron skillet with steak bites and potatoes on a wood backdrop

    Have I shared with you before, how much my two sons LOVE steak? They love steak like some kids love chocolate, which is to say, quite a lot! I do a lot of ground hamburger dishes to wet their beef loving appetite in a more cost-effective way. And their Nana spoils them by cooking a beautiful beef tenderloin roast once in awhile. So for the in-between times where I want to indulge them with a slightly more realistic meal, I cook a lot of steak bite or fajita type dishes. This is one of our favorites, and the coolest cooking tip I’ll be sharing below, is how to achieve the most fork tender potatoes! Let’s get cooking, shall we?

    raw beef sirloin, raw potatoes, butter and herbs and spices for a top sirloin steak bites recipe

    ingredients

    • Top Sirloin, cut into roughly 1″ cubes. For a family of 4-5, you can get away with 1-1.5 pounds of meat, but if you have grown kids, you may want to double the recipe so you have plenty!
    • Potatoes, peeled and also cut into 1″ cubes. Russet or yellow potatoes both work, so use whatever you have on hand or is on sale!
    • Herbs and spices: garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, salt & pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
    • Fresh minced garlic and butter help to finish off the yummiest potatoes.

    bowl of beef sirloin steak tips mixed with various herbs and spices, set next to a plate of herbs and spices, on a wooden background

    How to make beef sirloin steak tips

    Begin by mixing 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and HALF of your measured herbs and spices into your beef tips. Set aside and leave in the bowl to marinate for at least 15 minutes. Or, if your day is going smoothly and have started dinner prep early, leave them to marinate for up to an hour.

    While your beef is marinating, go ahead and peel and cube your potatoes, and set them in a wide shallow bowl where they can somewhat spread out. Sprinkle with about 2 teaspoons of salt and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Gently toss the potatoes, and microwave on high for an additional 2-4 minutes, until just fork tender but not cooked all the way through. Check for doneness after each additional minute, as to not overcook. Set aside.

    top sirloin steak tips searing in a hot sauté pan

    When your top sirloin is ready to cook, heat a large sauté pan or cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Add just a tiny coating of vegetable oil spray and add your meat in a single layer. If you have doubled your recipe to feed a larger crowd, make sure to work in batches.

    Cook your steak tips until seared on one side, about 3-4 minutes, then flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Top sirloin, when prepped this way, cooks up rather quickly, so stay close by so you don’t overcook! When nice and browned on each side, remove the steak tips from the pan and set aside.

    Now you gently stir in the remaining herbs and spices into the par-cooked potatoes.

    cubed raw potatoes spread out on a white plate and topped with various herbs and spices

    Add remaining vegetable oil to your pan, and keep it at medium heat. Add in your potatoes, minced garlic and half the butter, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring gently every couple of minutes with a wooden spoon, scraping up any brown bits.

    cubed potatoes and butter cooking in a large saute pan

    When your potatoes are cooked and tender, return your top sirloin steak tips to the pan and stir to reheat. Add in the remaining butter and season to taste with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

    white plate with top sirloin steak tips and potatoes served on top, with a fork set to the side

     

    can i use a different type of steak?

    The only recommendation I make for an alternative meat, is tri-tip. You can try using a different type of steak besides top sirloin, such as tenderloin or NY steak, but both are typically more expensive. Strip steak could work, and is reasonably priced, but it has a different texture than top sirloin. I definitely do not recommend stew meat, which is a lot tougher and requires a long and slow cooking method to come out tender.

    So when all is said and done, you can try other substitutions, but I really prefer top sirloin or tri-tip if in a pinch. It is tender when prepared correctly, somewhat reasonably priced, and cooks up rather quickly.

    side angle of steak bites with cooked potatoes on a white plate

    Why microwave the potatoes?

    Sautéing potatoes can be tricky business. Achieving the perfectly cooked potato in a sauté pan can often mean long cooking times, or very crispy potatoes on the outside that may not be thoroughly cooked through and fork tender. Doing a pre-cook in the microwave first, primes them for a quick and thorough cooking in the pan.

    If you don’t have a microwave, you can also par-boil them, allowing them to dry completely before adding to the sauté pan. Boiling takes the convenience out of the dish though, so I would recommend just cutting them into small 1″ cubes and cooking them slowly on low heat so they don’t get crispy. This dish is supposed to be reminiscent of steak frites, where the potatoes are soft and tender without a crispy outer shell.

    top sirloin steak tips and garlic butter potatoes dished up on a white plate set against a dark wood background

    other steak dishes to try

    If your family loves steak as much as mine does, try these other quick and easy family favorites:

    • Easy Sheet Pan Steak & Mushrooms
    • Instant Pot Pot Roast with Gravy
    • Beef & Potato Tacos

    beef sirloin steak tips with garlic butter potatoes

    white plate with top sirloin steak tips and potatoes served on top, with a fork set to the side

    Beef Sirloin Steak Bites with Garlic Butter Potatoes

    Top sirloin steak bites with flavorful potatoes is a quick and easy one pan dinner that makes for a great weeknight meal!
    4.98 from 41 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author:Andrea

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 lb top sirloin cut into 1" cubes
    • 1 lb potatoes peeled and cut into 1" cubes
    • 4 tbsp neutral oil such as Canola or Grapeseed
    • 4 tbsp butter divided
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 tbsp onion powder
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
    • 3 tsp salt more to taste if needed
    • 1 tsp pepper
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    Instructions

    • Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, black pepper and 2 teaspoons of the salt into a small bowl and stir to combine.
    • In a medium bowl add the steak tips, 2 tbsp of the vegetable oil, and half of the spice mixture, and stir to combine. Set aside and allow to marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes, up to an hour.
    • While the beef is marinating, peel and cube the potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp of salt and set in a shallow bowl or deep plate like a pie plate, and spread them out a bit.
    • Microwave potatoes on high for 4 minutes. Gently stir, and microwave for another 2-4 minutes, until potatoes are just fork tender (known as par-cooked). Set aside.
    • Heat a deep skillet on medium high heat, and add just a bit of neutral cooking oil. Add steak tips and cook 2-3 minutes on each side, till seared but not cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate.
    • Stir in the other half of the spice mix to the potatoes and toss to combine and coat. Heat remaining vegetable oil in pan on medium heat. Add potatoes, minced garlic and 2 tbsp of the butter, and cook for about 10 minutes till easily pierced with a fork, stirring often.
    • Add steak to pan with potatoes, and remaining 2 tbsp of butter, and cook till heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    You can substitute tri-tip for top sirloin
    When cooking the potatoes in the microwave, make sure to gently stir them in between cooking, as if you stir them too much, too much of the starch will be released and the potatoes will get sticky. Also, because microwave powers vary so much, the total cooking time to just fork tender may vary between 4 minutes and 8 minutes. That is why I suggest starting with a 4 minute cook, then add 1-2 minutes and check, so as to not overcook. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Cups | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1952mg | Potassium: 1152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 4mg
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    About Andrea Howe

    Andrea Howe is the recipe developer and photographer of Howe We Live. She is also a seasoned home cook of over 20 years, for her family of 5. Andrea has spent over 10 years in the food industry, writing for various publications including Babble and Disney. Her work has appeared in Real Simple, Taste of Home, Yahoo, Buzzfeed and ABC News.

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    Comments

    1. Leanne says

      December 31, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      I do not understand. The title of the recipe is for “Beef Sirloin Tip Steak”. But then you go into detail about only using “Top Sirloin”. The first type of beef, Sirloin Tip, comes from the round. The second, Top Sirloin, come from the sirloin and is more tender.

      So which type of beef should be used in this recipe, which on the top of this page is entitled, “Beef Sirloin Tip Steak With Garlic Butter Potatoes”???

      Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        January 02, 2023 at 5:45 pm

        feel free to use either, top sirloin or sirloin tip. Sirloin tip is a bit tougher but still does well in dishes like this. Top sirloin is generally more expensive and also more tender. I note in the recipe you can use either.

        Reply
    2. Susie says

      November 20, 2022 at 7:10 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this sirloin tip recipe. It was perfect for dinner last night and even my picky husband loved it! Thank you for a great recipe.

      Reply
    3. James D says

      November 10, 2022 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I didn’t follow it to the letter, but oh my! Great recipe. I didn’t have onion powder, so I used half an onion. I also tossed in a couple Anaheim peppers. The diced onion, peppers, and potatoes (with skin on) were nuked per directions. I used moose sirloin tip with a couple passes of the Jaccard. This recipe made me look like I actually know what I’m doing.(ha ha ha) Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        November 15, 2022 at 8:09 am

        I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and let me know 🙂

        Reply
      • Nancy says

        December 03, 2022 at 2:38 pm

        5 stars
        Made this tonight, had a smaller piece of meat so adjusted quantities of spiced, added sliced carrots also with the potatoes.
        Turned out great, definitely will make again

        Reply
        • Andrea Howe says

          December 06, 2022 at 11:19 am

          So glad you enjoyed it and great idea about adding in the carrots!

    4. Katelyn says

      October 10, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      I have to try those garlic butter potatoes!

      Reply
    5. Aisha says

      August 31, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      Very very good!!! I added spinach. So bomb!!!

      Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        September 01, 2022 at 11:10 am

        so glad you enjoyed them! thanks for leaving a comment 🙂

        Reply
    6. HM says

      August 16, 2022 at 9:39 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out so good. I added an onion and a bag of frozen Brussel sprouts to bulk it up some. I’ll definitely make it again!

      Reply
    7. Becky says

      February 18, 2022 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Easy to make and lots of flavor. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    8. Nancy says

      December 05, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Delicious recipe, everyone approved! It was so good that there were no leftovers. I will cut back on the salt next time, but wow, what flavor! Thank you for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        December 07, 2021 at 8:44 am

        Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Nancy!

        Reply
    9. Monique says

      November 16, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      This recipe is now my favorite! Made it for the first time tonight and it is incredibly delicious and healthy. I steamed a bag of broccoli then threw it in the same pan to crisp a bit once the meat and potatoes were finished. Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        November 16, 2021 at 9:53 pm

        oh that makes me so happy, and I love the idea of adding in the broccoli. thanks for the great tip!

        Reply
    10. Rachael Kogen says

      November 14, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve gone back to this recipe many times and love it!

      Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        November 16, 2021 at 9:53 pm

        thank you so much, I couldn’t be happier you’ve added it to your family’s meal rotation 🙂

        Reply
      • Andrea Howe says

        November 16, 2021 at 9:53 pm

        thank you so much, I couldn’t be happier you’ve added it to your family’s meal rotation 🙂

        Reply
    11. Nicole Bussiere says

      September 07, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      My husband made this and it was SO GOOD! A little on the salty side for me but I still loved it and will adjust accordingly next time! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Jen says

      August 04, 2021 at 4:51 pm

      Holy salt!!! 1925 mg/ serving!? I might try this recipe later but there is no way I’m putting that much salt in there. Wow.

      Reply
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