Beef steak is one of the most versatile meat dishes for everyday meals, but if we opt for a tenderloin, we’ll take the result to another level. Grilled beef tenderloin is a dish with a very simple preparation, but it requires a few tricks and tips to make it perfect.
Choosing the Tenderloin Cut
The first thing we’ll consider is the cut of the tenderloin, whether we prefer a thicker or thinner piece. In this case, we’ll prepare fairly thick pieces of tenderloin, about 4 cm thick. The thickness of the tenderloin is important for calculating the cooking time, since the thicker it is, the longer it will need to cook.
Tenderloin Doneness: Another important aspect is the doneness of the tenderloin, which can be rare, medium, or well-done. To achieve the perfect doneness, we must pay close attention to the cooking time.
For a 4 cm thick tenderloin, like the one we’ll be preparing in this recipe:
- We’ll cook it for 2 minutes per side if we want it rare.
- If we like it medium, we’ll cook it for 3 minutes per side.
- If we like it well-done, it will need 4 minutes per side.
In this recipe, we’ll prepare the beef tenderloin medium-rare for a 4 cm thick cut.
Important Tip Before Cooking: And one last tip for preparing this grilled beef tenderloin is to take the meat out of the refrigerator about 1 hour before cooking so that it is at room temperature.
How to Grill Sirloin Steak?
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sirloin steak (beef or ox) | About 250 grams |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 |
| Maldon salt | To taste |
Recipe Information
| Detail | Time |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Total time | 15 m |
| Elaboration | 10 m |
| Cooking | 5 m |
Preparation:
Remove the medallion from the heat and let it come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking. Heat a griddle over medium-high heat, brushing it with a tablespoon of olive oil or a piece of paper towel.
With the griddle very hot, place the sirloin and cook:
- 1 minute on each side for very rare
- 2 minutes for medium
- 3 or 4 minutes for medium
- 5 minutes for very well done
Remove, let rest for a minute and salt.
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What to Serve With Grilled Sirloin Steak?
This type of grilled sirloin goes very well with almost any condiment:
- Foie gras
- Roquefort sauce
- Pepper sauce
- Mushroom sauce
- Cheese sauce
But we believe that if the beef sirloin is of good quality, the best way to grill it is simply to eat it with a few French fries.
Nutritional Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |