How to Bake Sirloin Tip Steak

Whether you add your own seasonings, or follow a sirloin tip steak baked recipe, sirloin tip steak can be very forgiving when you bake it. There are some methods of baking, and tricks you should use each time you bake sirloin tip steak, to ensure the steak comes out tender and juicy.

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A sirloin tip steak is not the leanest cut of meat you can get. But that does not mean it will not provide you with plenty of protein. According to the USDA, a 3-ounce portion of sirloin tip steak offers almost 22 grams of protein. However, it also has over 10 grams of fat per 3 ounce serving.

The USDA recommended on page 18 of their 2015-2020 dietary guidelines that you should consume 26 ounces of protein a week, based on a 2000-calorie diet. If you love a good steak, there is good news. The USDA indicated that steak can count towards the total protein per week, as long as the total sodium, added sugar, and cholesterol intake is within the guidelines. As long as you don't eat large portions of sirloin tip steak every day, you should be able to indulge in sirloin tip steak from time to time.

However, the USDA does advise that consuming large amounts of red meats, like sirloin steak tip steak, increases your chances of certain health conditions. They advise that consuming large amounts of red meat each year can increase your risk of developing heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. However, they also point out that many factors can contribute to these conditions, from various sources within your diet.

Baking sirloin tips can help reduce the amount of added fat you are applying to your diet. Even without a lot of extra added fat, you can make tender sirloin tip steak in the oven.

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No matter how you cook your sirloin tip steak in the oven, you should follow minimum safe cooking temperature guidelines. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the minimum internal temperature that steak needs to cook to is 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking it to 145 F is the equivalent of cooking it to medium-rare.

To find out the internal temperature, you can use a meat thermometer. To use a meat thermometer, stick the needle into the middle of the meat. When the temperature reads 145 F, you can take the meat out of the oven. However, if you prefer to have a more-done steak, you can leave it cooking for a longer time.

There are several easy sirloin steak recipes that you can follow. If you want to make sure your steak is juicy and tender, you should follow some of these tips and suggestions:

• Before cooking the steak, remove the meat from the refrigerator, and let it come up to room temperature
• Sear each side of the meat. To do this, heat a small amount of oil over medium high heat, in an oven-safe skillet. When it is hot, cook each side of the meat, for about 2 minutes per side.
• Marinate the steak for optimal flavor. However, pick your marinade carefully, as many contain a lot of salt and added sugar.
• Don't overcook the meat. The minimum safe temperature for steak will make a juicy and tender steak. If you cook it for too long, it can dry the meat out.
• When you remove the steak from the oven, let it rest for 3 minutes, before cutting into it. Letting the meat rest helps keep the juices in the meat.