Sirloin Steak

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Raising the Steaks

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (56)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(56)

Cook Time:
16 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 2 min
Inactive Prep: 5 min
Cook: 16 min
Total:: 23 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak, 1 to 1 1/4-inches thick
2 teaspoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven on broiler setting. Make foil 'snake' out of aluminum foil to use to keep oven door slightly ajar so that broiler won't turn off if it gets too hot. Brush steak with oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Place a piece of foil on the bottom rack as a drip pan. Place another rack in the position above this and put the steak directly on this rack. Cook steak in this position for 5 minutes. Flip steak and cook for another 5 minutes. Move rack with steak to top position in oven, moving rack with foil and drippings just underneath, and cook for 3 minutes. Flip 1 last time and cook for another 3 minutes. Transfer steak to wire rack and rest for 3 to 5 minutes. The above times are for medium doneness. Adjust cooking times up or down as desired.

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Kathleen Englewood, CO 02-04-2010
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I don't recommend this method
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I do not recommend this method of cooking steak. It started a fire in my oven. I'm surprised I haven't heard of this... happening more often because it makes sense if you think about it. You have fat drippings combined with some olive oil combined with very high heat. It was scarry! I won't do it ever again. Read more
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Angela Kansas City, MO 01-26-2010
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best steak I've ever made
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This method produced a delicious, perfectly cooked steak. I was a little nervous about moving the steak but it was fine. ... And I will always cook it like this because the steak was incredible!! Read more
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David Fairfax, VA 11-25-2009
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Simple.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is for those of us who aren't easily distract within short time spans. Changing the height of the rack gives the... meat a nice crust and his times for flipping the steak gives you the great balance that a medium rare steak deserves.Read more
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Hornace Austin, TX 11-23-2009
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very good. careful broiling with door open
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Yes, this was a great way to cook the sirloin. I added 1 minute to both bottom rack cooking times for 2 total extra minutes.... My husband and I both loved it. I also copied someone else's suggestion and used a foil lined cookie sheet to catch the drippings. I then poured the grease into a pan on the stove to make a mushroom-garlic-wine-thyme sauce. My favorite. However, I feel I should warn others that leaving the door open with the foil snake caused the knobs on my beautiful oven range to warp. I think it's just the clear coat. It will flake off eventually. So, I don't think I'll cook this way again, or I'll risk the broil turning itself off. I regret that I did that! Replacement knobs are actually 73 dollars each!Read more
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Alison Madison , AL 09-29-2009
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So easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is my favorite way to cook steak. My husband says it tastes way better than when they're cooked on the grill. If you... follow the instructions and keep a close eye on your steaks you wont be disappointed! The video is a big help too.Read more
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marie millburn, NJ 06-07-2009
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GREAT STEAK
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am not a big meat eater, and when I do make it, I am always looking for a new marinade to give my steak flavor. I could... not believe the other reviews that said how tasty just salt, pepper and olive oil made this steak. It was great and easy....this is going to be my new way to eat steak....Alton Brown rarely dissapoints!Read more