Balsamic Sirloin Steak and Onions will be a go-to favorite this grilling season! Sirloin steak and onions are grilled to perfection and finished off with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
Sirloin Steak Recipe
It’s so important to get your protein and I can’t think of a better way than grilling up a sirloin steak recipe. Seasoned to perfection and glistening with it’s fabulous glaze, this grilled steak and onions recipe will make you happy you’re eating your protein today. Our balsamic glaze for sirloin steak just elevates the flavor to a new level of deliciousness! Steak with caramelized onions is a perfect recipe for summer grilling!
What steak is highest in protein?
Steak, or beef, is an excellent source of protein. A 9-ounce piece of beef top sirloin steak contains 78 grams of protein, the most of all cuts of steak. Close behind are a beef tenderloin, also 9 ounces, containing almost 73 grams of protein and a 9-ounce cut of a rib-eye steak contains 72 grams of protein.
What do we need protein for?
Every cell in your body is composed of protein and is considered a macro nutrient because your body needs large amounts of it. Your body doesn’t store protein so you need to replenish it every day.
Protein is used to:
- build and repair tissues
- make enzymes
- make hormones
- produce body chemicals
- build bones
- make cartilage
- build muscles
- produce skin
- make blood
- grow nails and hair
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Ingredients you will need to make this recipe
- sirloin steak
- garlic powder
- kosher salt
- pepper
- dried rosemary
- onions
- plum sauce
- balsamic vinegar
What to serve with steak
What to serve with your grilled sirloin? May I suggest one or two of these summer side dish recipes?
Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish bursting with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Don’t you just love summer?
Fresh vegetables are tossed together with farro in a lime scented dressing making Zucchini & Corn Farro Salad both refreshing and nutritious.
The crunch of fresh fennel, the juiciness of mandarin oranges and the crispness of radishes all come together in a lime-kissed vinaigrette to make Fresh Fennel & Mandarin Salad an amazing combination of flavors and textures.
Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer and a delicious accompaniment for a grilled steak dinner.
Balsamic Sirloin Steak and Onions will be a go-to favorite this grilling season! Sirloin steak and onions are grilled to perfection and finished off with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze.
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless sirloin steak , about 1-inch thick
- 3/4 tsp. garlic powder , divided
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt , divided
- 1/2 tsp. pepper , divided
- 1/2 tsp. dried crushed rosemary
- 2 onions , sliced in rounds
- 1/4 cup plum sauce *
- 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
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Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
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Season sirloin with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt.1/4 tsp. pepper and rosemary. Season onion rounds with remaining garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
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In small bowl combine plum sauce and balsamic vinegar.
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Grill sirloin and onions, turning once, until sirloin is desired doneness and onions are tender, and brushing with balsamic glaze several times during last 5 minutes of grilling time. Sirloin will be medium rare when meat thermometer reads 145F.
Makes 6 servings.
*Plum sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store.
This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck
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