Top sirloin is a cut of meat that often is confused with plain sirloin steaks. However, they are different because in top sirloin cuts both the bone and tenderloin is removed. Be aware of this difference when you order or buy this meat.

Top Sirloin Stroganoff Recipe:

You will need:

1 lb. top sirloin steak

1 can mushrooms with liquid (4 oz.)

1 package Lipton onion soup mix

16 fl. oz sour cream

3/4 cup water

Flour

Butter

Preparation:

Despite its name, a Top Sirloin Stroganoff is very easy to make, and can be prepared in no time. Flour the meat lightly, brown quickly using butter, and over a hot stove. Add water, soup and the un-drained mushrooms. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stir the sour cream in the mixture and allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes. This recipe is traditionally served over noodles, but it goes well with rice too.

Top sirloin steak recipes may often refer to but butt sirloin steak rather than using the term "top" regardless is exactly the same cut of meet. Butt refers to the butt muscle of the sirloin, near the hip, that is just ahead of the round, hence top sirloin that can be broiled, grilled, pan-fried or sautéed to each one's taste.

Top Sirloin with Mushrooms

You will need

1 top sirloin steak, 1-inch thick (1 1/2 pounds)

8 oz. mushrooms

1 medium red bell pepper, quartered

1 medium yellow bell pepper, quartered

1 cup Italian dressing

1/2 cup dry red wine

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons oregano leaves, finely chopped

3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

Goat cheese, crumbles

Preparation:

Combine in a bowl Italian dressing, wine, onion, oregano, and garlic to prepare a marinade. In two separate large, non-aluminum shallow baking dishes place peppers and mushrooms pouring 1/2 cup of marinade in one and another 1/2 cup marinade over top sirloin steak, turning to coat well. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 30 minutes.

Keep remaining marinade refrigerated. Remove vegetables and top sirloin steak from marinades, discarding liquid. Grill together sirloin and vegetable for 20 minutes or until medium rare or medium doneness and vegetables are tender, flipping occasionally and brushing frequently with refrigerated marinade. Serve garnished with cheese.

If you are unsure about when top sirloin is done, use a use a meat thermometer. Sirloin reaches its medium at 160º Fahrenheit.

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