Beef sirloin (striploin)

Sirloin / striploin / bife de chorizo

Flavor and role

A tender cut with moderate marbling, good for grilling or thinly slicing for stir-fries.

Typical dishes and uses

Steak with chimichurri, bulgogi (thinly sliced), rare beef topping for Vietnamese pho.

Substitutes

Ribeye or flat iron 1:1; for bulgogi, beef chuck shoulder also works. Take steak out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.

Storage

Refrigerate 3-4 days, freeze 6 months. Vacuum-packed meat keeps longer.

Main countries

United States · Argentina · Korea

Used in this book

Chimichurri SteakBulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef)Beef and BroccoliCarne Asada BurritoJapchae (Korean Glass Noodles)Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Beef and Fries Stir-Fry)Picanha Churrasco (Brazilian Skewered Picanha)Shabu-ShabuSukiyakiSuyaBulgogi Kimchi ArepasBulgogi Kimchi Bánh MìVelvet Beef with Charred BroccoliBeef and Broccoli Garlic Butter SpaghettiDolsot Bibimbap with Crispy Rice and Beef GochujangCast-Iron Sirloin Bulgogi with Scallion SaladBulgogi Cheesesteak with Gochujang MayoBulgogi Cream Cheese DoriaKimchi Bulgogi Breakfast BurritoCarne Asada Nachos with Fire-Charred SalsaKimchi Bulgogi Campfire NachosReverse-Seared Thick Sirloin with Shallot ChimichurriPerilla Chimichurri Soy Steak Lettuce WrapsChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteBulgogi Croque MonsieurTucumán-Style Knife-Cut Beef EmpanadasSukiyaki-Style Gyudon with Onsen EggRoyal Court Beef Japchae with Braised NoodlesPisco-Flambéed Tenderloin Lomo Saltado with Double-Fried PotatoesLomo Saltado Burrito with Ají Amarillo CremaLomo Saltado Loaded Fries with Huancaína SauceCrispy Ugali Fries with Nyama Choma BitesGochujang Bulgogi Pad ThaiPastel de Choclo with Knife-Cut Beef Pino and White-Wine ChickenPhở Đặc Biệt with 4-Hour Oxtail BrothPhở French Dip SandwichDry-Brined Reverse-Seared Picanha with Bacon Butter FarofaPicanha Ssam with Kimchi Vinagrete and Honey SsamjangPicanha Cheese Steak Sandwich with Green MayoBulgogi Poutine with Gochujang Gravy and KimchiDashi Shabu-Shabu with Homemade Ponzu and Egg ZosuiBeef Tenderloin Stroganoff with Brandy CreamKansai-Style Sukiyaki with Marbled BeefSukiyaki CarbonaraSukiyaki Egg & Cheese ToastCharcoal Suya with Hand-Toasted Yaji and Tomato RelishSuya Beef Yaki UdonSuya Steak Crunch Salad with Peanut-Lime DressingBulgogi Tacos with Kimchi SlawBulgogi Yorkshire Pudding Bowls

Updated 2026-10-10