Break Out the Barbeque

Just thinking about a juicy, tender steak barbequed to perfection makes my mouth water. Nothing is quite so good. Served with a traditional potato salad and freshly sliced tomatoes it makes a perfect meal.

Sirloin steak is sometimes tender enough that you don’t have to marinate it before barbequing but not always. I usually choose to use a marinade just to be on the safe side.

Here’s my favourite sirloin steak recipe along with a recipe for a classic potato salad. Add a few slices of fresh tomato and you’ve got a winning meal.

Best Loved Sirloin Steak Recipe

2 lbs. sirloin steak
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. grated ginger root
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped green onion
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Method

Trim steak of any excess fat. Set aside. Combine all remaining ingredients in a glass dish. Add beef and coat well with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning every 1/2 hour. Preheat a lightly oiled barbecue. When very hot, cook steak about 5 to 6 minutes a side or until it reaches the desired doneness. Allow the steak to stand about 5 minutes before serving. If you prefer to use a grill, allow 3 to 4 minutes more for cooking the steak. Makes 4 to 6 servings depending on serving size.

Classic Potato Salad

One of the dishes that goes really well with a juicy barbecued steak is potato salad. This sirloin steak recipe works really well with a potato salad, so I'm including that recipe here.

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 potatoes, peeled, cubed and cooked
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet gherkin pickles
1/2 cup frozen peas, cooked
1/2 cup radish, sliced

Method

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside. In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients. Stir in the dressing to coat the mixture. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

About the author: Marg Ruttan is the author of three best-selling cookbooks. Visit http://best-loved-beef-recipes.com/index.html to find more great free beef recipes.