Basics

Refrigerator Storage (35ºF to 40ºF)
3 to 4 days

Freezer Storage (0ºF or colder)
6 to 12 months

How Much?
1 pound yield
4 (3-ounce) cooked, trimmed servings

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Beef Round Tip Steak, thin cut aka Sirloin Tip Steak, Sandwich Steak, Breakfast Steak

Lean steak with a good nutrition profile. This economical boneless cut is completely edible with no waste. Although less tender, it’s usually sold thin cut so marinating is not required. The fastest cooking steak. Best for quick skillet cooking or cut into strips for a stir-fry. For best eating quality, cook only to medium rare.

Skillet Cooking

Beef Round Tip Steaks
Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet. Do not crowd. Cook, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. Do not overcook.

Cooking Tips

  • Pat raw steaks dry with paper towels to promote browning.
  • Turn with tongs or spatula; piercing causes loss of flavorful juices.
  • Remove excess drippings from skillet as they accumulate during cooking.

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Doneness

For best results, cook steaks to medium rare doneness. Do not overcook.

  • To determine doneness make a small slit near center of steak and check color.
    Medium rare = pink in center, slightly brown toward exterior
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