Pan Seared Top Sirloin Steak

A steak cooked in cast iron, shown in a close up shot. Steak is garnished with rosemary, and there's more herbs and garlic around it in the skillet.

This pan seared top sirloin steak in cast iron skillet is a quick way to cook restaurant quality steak at home with herbed butter and lots of herbs and garlic.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword cast iron top sirloin steak, top sirloin steak

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 402kcal

Author Sonila

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs top sirloin steak
1 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tsps sea salt
1 tsp black pepper freshly ground is best
2-3 rosemary twigs
3-4 fresh thyme twigs
5 garlic cloves
3 tbsps herbed butter

Instructions

Let steak or steaks come to room temperature. Pat dry on both sides.
Drizzle olive oil over the steak and use your fingers or a brush to coat the surface. Season thoroughly with sea salt and black pepper.
Place the cast iron skillet over the stovetop and turn the heat on, medium high initially. Let the skillet get hot for few minutes.
Add seasoned steak or steaks in the skillet, don't overcrowd the skillet. If you're cooking more steaks than the skillet can handle, cook in batches. Turn heat to medium.
Sear steak on one side for about 4 minutes. Turn steak over and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side. At the point add fresh herbs and garlic to skillet. Top off the steak with herbed butter. As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and spoon off some of the melted butter over the steaks. Turn heat off!
Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for about 10 minutes, covered. Slice against the grain and serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy:)

Notes

My store would often sell a 2 lb top sirloin in one piece or two pieces. You can ask in the meat department if they can cut it for you in 4 pieces if needed. I prefer 1 piece because it holds the flavor better.
2 lbs can be anywhere from 2 to 4 servings depending on quality of steak (how much fat it has) and how much each person in your family consumes.

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