If you love flavorful meat with minimal excess fat, griddled sirloin steak is an excellent choice. Cooking on a hot griddle creates a deep sear and leaves the center juicy and warm. Grab a sirloin, heat the griddle, and follow these steps for a delicious result.
How long to cook sirloin steak on the griddle?
For a 1–1.5 inch thick sirloin weighing about 1.5–2 lb, plan on roughly 6–7 minutes of total cooking time at medium-high griddle heat. Times vary by griddle and steak thickness, so always verify doneness with an internal thermometer.
When is sirloin steak cooked?
Remove the steak at the following internal temperatures, then let it rest to carryover cook:
- Rare: remove at about 115°F
- Medium-rare: remove at 125°F, rest 10 minutes (final 130–135°F)
- Medium: remove at 135°F, rest 10 minutes (final 140–145°F)
- Well done: remove at 145°F
Use an instant-read thermometer for the most reliable results.
Ingredients
These simple ingredients deliver big flavor.
- 1.5 – 2 lb sirloin steak
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp BBQ dry rub seasoning
Serve the steak alongside griddled broccoli and onions for a complete meal.
How to cook griddled sirloin steak (detailed recipe steps)
Follow these steps and a few tips for tender, well-seared sirloin.
- Preheat the griddle. Heat your Traeger Flatrock, Blackstone, or other flat griddle to medium-high.
- Prepare the steak. Pat the sirloin dry with paper towels. Rub ½ tbsp olive oil over the steak so the seasoning adheres.
- Season. Coat the steak on all sides with the BBQ dry rub.
- Oil the griddle. Add the remaining olive oil to the hot surface and spread it thinly.
- Place the steak. Lay the steak onto the griddle away from you to avoid oil splash.
- Sear one side. Cook about 2–3 minutes without moving the steak.
- Flip and sear. Turn the steak and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Sear the edges. Finish by searing the edges for roughly 30 seconds per edge so every side has a nice crust.
- Check temperature and remove. For medium-rare, remove at 125°F. For medium, remove at 135°F. The internal temperature will rise while resting.
- Rest. Let the steak rest at least 10 minutes before slicing to allow juices to redistribute and carryover cooking to finish.
- Slice and serve. Cut across the grain and enjoy.
For a bright contrast, try the sliced steak in a steak and mango salad or alongside griddled peppers and onions.
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Griddled Sirloin Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 lb sirloin steak
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp BBQ dry rub seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle to medium-high heat.
- Pat the steak dry, then rub with ½ tbsp olive oil.
- Season all sides with BBQ dry rub.
- Add remaining olive oil to the hot griddle.
- Place the steak onto the griddle, away from you to avoid splatter.
- Cook 2–3 minutes on the first side without moving the steak.
- Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
- Sear the edges about 30 seconds per edge for an even crust.
- Remove at desired internal temperature (125°F for medium-rare; 135°F for medium). The temperature will rise while resting.
- Rest the steak for at least 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Watch the full recipe video for a visual guide and timing tips.
Nutrition
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Pro tip: A reliable meat thermometer is one of the best tools to ensure perfect doneness every time.