sirloin

noun

sir·loin | \ ˈsər-ˌlȯin

Definition of sirloin

: a cut of meat and especially of beef from the part of the hindquarter just in front of the round — see beef illustration

Examples of sirloin in a Sentence

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Return pan to medium heat, add 1 tablespoons olive oil, season thinly sliced lean beef sirloin with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. — Anna Helm Baxter, Good Housekeeping, "Beef Stroganoff," 24 Oct. 2018 At his Nusr-et Steakhouse in Dubai, Turkish chef Nusret Gokce, known as Salt Bae, served French soccer player Franck Ribery the restaurant’s new 24-karat steak—a $340, 14-ounce sirloin, grilled and then covered in a gold wrapping. — Michael Amon, WSJ, "Are Those Gold Teeth or Did You Just Eat in the Gaudiest Place on Earth?," 8 Jan. 2019 Meanwhile, pat sirloin steak dry and season with salt and pepper. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Asian Steak Noodle Bowl," 28 Nov. 2018 Cut down to the appropriate, air-fryer-friendly size, a beef top sirloin roast reached a perfect medium-rare doneness inside at the same time it was rendered brown on the outside. — Ben Mims, WSJ, "Could This Appliance Replace Your Oven?," 16 Aug. 2018 Steak entrees on the menu at other restaurants in the chain range from $18.99 for an 8-ounce center-cut top sirloin to $32.99 for a 22-ounce porterhouse. — Kyle Arnold, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Steakhouse chain Saltgrass opening near Disney," 8 June 2018 Some, like rib chops (from the rack) or loin chops (which look like miniature T-bone steaks), are expensive, but there are cheaper options, like shoulder and sirloin chops. — David Tanis, The Seattle Times, "This hefty steak is light enough for August," 20 Aug. 2018 Farm Field Table offers sirloin bavette, which is similar to flank steak. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "How to buy the perfect steak for Dad this Father's Day," 15 June 2018 Grilled chicken, blackened salmon, shrimp or grilled prime sirloin are optional. — Carolina Gusman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Salad takes center stage in May at local restaurants for National Salad Month," 24 May 2018

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