Glazed Sirloin With Leeks Recipes

CAJUN SIRLOIN WITH MUSHROOM LEEK SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub steak with Cajun seasoning; let stand for 5 minutes., In a large skillet, cook steak in oil over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and leek in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, pepper and salt, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Slice steak; serve with mushroom sauce.

GLAZED SIRLOIN STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix salt and cracked black pepper; then press mixture into both sides of the New York sirloin steaks.
• Preheat grill to medium heat. Place the steaks on grill grid. Cook covered 5 to 7 minutes per side. Turn with tongs to retain juiciness.
• While the steaks are grilling, combine honey, maple syrup, apple cider and pepper in a microwave safe mixing bowl. Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. During last 5 minutes of grilling the steaks, brush glaze over top and sides of steak.
• Remove the steaks from grill when an internal temperature has reached 140F for medium rare or 145F for medium doneness.

GLAZED SIRLOIN WITH LEEKS

Steps:

• Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper; set aside. Remove and discard roots, tough outer leaves, and tops from leeks, leaving 2 inches of dark leaves. Set aside.
• Combine peach jelly and next four ingredients in a glass measure. Microwave on High for 1 minute; set aside half of mixture.
• Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium coals (300 degree to 350 degree). Place steaks and leeks on rack; grill, covered 5 minutes on each side or until steaks are desired degree of doneness, basting both often with half of peach mixture. Serve with reserved peach mixture. If desired, garnish with cilantro and lime and peach slices.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SIRLOIN STEAK

Steps:

• Pat steak dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Spread 1 teaspoon sesame seeds evenly on one side of steak.
• In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until it begins to smoke and add steak, sesame-seed-side down. Spread remaining teaspoon sesame seeds on top of steak. Cook steak 1 1/2 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat and transfer with a slotted spatula to a small platter. Keep steak warm.
• Pour off almost all fat from skillet and add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook garlic mixture over moderate heat, stirring, 10 seconds and add Sherry. Boil mixture until almost all liquid is evaporated and remove skillet from heat. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and honey and bring to a simmer, stirring. Add butter and stir over low heat until incorporated. Spoon glaze over steak.