Ep 11. Sirloin Tip
- TVG
- September 9, 2008
- 21 min
Grill It! with Bobby Flay is a cooking show that focuses on outdoor grilling and barbecue. Each episode, celebrity chef Bobby Flay invites a guest chef to join him in his backyard as they grill up a delicious meal. In season 1 episode 11, titled "Sirloin Tip," Chef Flay welcomes Chef Tim Love to the show.
The episode begins with Flay and Love prepping their ingredients for the sirloin tip recipe. Flay explains that sirloin tip comes from the hindquarters of the cow, and is a lean and affordable cut of meat. Love agrees, and adds that sirloin tip is often used for stews and roasts, but it can also be delicious when grilled properly.
Flay and Love then get to work marinating the sirloin tip. Love suggests a simple marinade of garlic, olive oil, and soy sauce, while Flay adds some brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce to give the meat some sweetness and depth of flavor. Once the sirloin tip is fully coated in the marinade, Flay and Love let it sit for about an hour to soak up all the flavor.
As they wait for the meat to marinate, Flay and Love decide to grill some vegetables to serve alongside the sirloin tip. Love chooses asparagus and peppers, while Flay goes for zucchini and onions. They both agree that grilling vegetables can be tricky, as they have a tendency to fall apart or stick to the grill. Love suggests brushing the vegetables with oil to prevent sticking, while Flay recommends grilling them on skewers to keep them from falling apart.
Once the vegetables are prepped, Flay and Love fire up the grill and get ready to cook the sirloin tip. They cook the meat on high heat for about 8 minutes per side, until it's cooked to a perfect medium-rare. Flay stresses the importance of letting the meat rest for a few minutes after taking it off the grill, to allow the juices to settle and prevent them from spilling out when you cut into the meat.
With the sirloin tip and vegetables both grilled to perfection, Flay and Love plate up their dish and dig in. They both agree that the sirloin tip is flavorful and tender, with just the right amount of char from the grill. Love adds that the marinade really helps to elevate the flavor of the meat. The grilled vegetables are also a hit, with their smoky flavor and crisp texture.
Overall, season 1 episode 11 of Grill It! with Bobby Flay is a great introduction to grilling sirloin tip. Flay and Love demonstrate how simple ingredients and careful technique can turn an affordable cut of meat into a delicious and impressive dish. The episode is sure to inspire viewers to get outside and fire up their own grills.