How to Make Steak Tips on the Grill and the Broiler

I found myself wondering what to do with the steak tips I ordered from Butcher Box this month. I can honestly say I have never made steak tips before, as I tend to gravitate towards New York Strip Steaks and Rib Eyes. 

Well that changes now. I’m going to give you two methods to make steak tips, and I’ll tell you my preference. 

What are steaks tips?

Steak tips are usually cut from the sirloin or round muscle. They are tasty but not tender like filet. Sometimes they are known as sirloin tips. They do well marinated and then cooked on hot grill, quickly.  

Sirloin tips are very versatile. Here they are coupled with caramelized peppers. You could make them with this mushroom sauce or sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and various marinades or barbecue sauces. You could even serve them with this chimichurri. 

 

Do you have to marinate steak tips?

I recommend at least a one-hour marinade that has fat, acid and salt. Be careful not to over-marinate with fruits that can break down the meat too much like pineapple, which can turn the meat to mush.

What is the best marinade for steak tips?

You can do the marinade in this recipe which has sesame oil, coconut aminos and lime juice. Or you can use your favorite marinade.  For example, you could simply do some oil, vinegar, and worcestershire. Your acid could be red wine or balsamic. Acid and salt helps to tenderize the meat. 

Can you cook steak tips in the oven?

You can quickly cook steak tips in the oven under the broiler. The oven should be hot and the steak tips only cooked about three minutes on each side. 

Which method works best to cook steak tips?

I did a test. I marinated the steak tips for one hour. Half of them went on to a very hot grill. Half of them went in the oven under the broiler. 

I made sure to dry the marinade off so they wouldn’t steam. Steamed meat is gray and not good. 

The result: The steak tips cooked on a hot grill were much better, more tender than those under the broiler.

Where I buy my Steak Tips

I’m proud to say I love meat and I especially love steak. I have found a new place to buy the best steak I’ve ever eaten. 

Last year, we subscribed to Butcher Box and have been over the moon with the quality of the meat, and I asked to become an affiliate, which earns commissions on sales, because I was so impressed. We heard so much about Butcher Box and the only thing I can say is I wish we would have subscribed sooner.