Sizzling Sirloin Recipe

This Sizzling Sirloin recipe is a tender and juicy recipe, which is made with sirloin steak and cherry tomatoes. It’s the perfect 15-minute meal, ready in a flash.

Sizzling Sirloin Recipe Ingredients

• 2 large aubergines (800g total)
• 300g sirloin steak (ideally 1.5cm thick)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 300g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes
• ½ a bunch of fresh basil (15g)
• 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Sizzling Sirloin

1. Cook the aubergines: Prick the whole aubergines with a fork, place them in a covered, microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on high for 10 minutes, or until completely soft.
2. Render the Fat and Prep Steak: While the aubergines cook, trim the fat from the sirloin steak and finely slice it. Place the fat in a cold, large non-stick frying pan and turn the heat to medium-high. While the fat renders and crisps up, season the steak with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
3. Sear the Steak: Once the fat in the pan is crispy, sear the seasoned steak in the hot pan for 2 minutes on each side for medium, or to your liking. Remove the steak to a plate to rest, and discard the piece of rendered fat.
4. Make the Sauce: Peel and finely slice the garlic and sprinkle it into the hot pan. Discard the stalks from the cooked aubergines, roughly chop the flesh, and add it to the pan with any tasty juices. Halve the tomatoes and toss them in for 2 minutes.
5. Assemble and Serve: Tear in most of the basil leaves, stir in the red wine vinegar, and season the sauce to perfection. Plate up the aubergine and tomato mixture. Slice the rested steak, place it on top, and pick over the remaining basil. Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil and any resting juices from the steak plate.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the perfect sear on the steak? The secret is a very hot pan. Heat your non-stick or cast-iron skillet on high until it’s almost smoking before you add the steak. This creates a beautiful, deep brown crust without overcooking the inside.
• Why microwave the aubergines? This is a fantastic shortcut! Microwaving the aubergines first makes them incredibly soft and tender in just 10 minutes, a process that would take much longer by roasting or frying alone.
• Why is resting the steak so important? This step is not optional! Resting the cooked steak allows the juices to relax and redistribute throughout the meat. If you slice it too soon, all the delicious juices will run out onto the cutting board, leaving you with a dry steak.
• Can I use a different vegetable? Yes. If you don’t have aubergines, this dish would also be delicious with thickly sliced courgettes (zucchini) cooked in the same manner.

What To Serve With Sizzling Sirloin

This is a fantastic all-in-one meal with the steak and vegetable sauce. For a more substantial dinner, it is perfectly served with:

• Crusty bread for sopping up all the delicious pan juices
• A side of fluffy couscous or simple boiled potatoes
• A peppery rocket (arugula) salad

How To Store Leftovers

• Best Eaten Fresh: This dish is at its absolute best when it is hot and fresh from the pan, with the steak tender and the vegetables soft.
• Refrigerate: For the best results, store the steak and the aubergine mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat: Gently reheat the aubergine mixture in a saucepan or the microwave. Reheat the steak slices very briefly in a hot pan so as not to overcook them.

Sizzling Sirloin Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1 serving (half of the recipe)
• Calories: 620 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 45g
• Fat: 38g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Sodium: 750mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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