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Sirloin CutsThe sirloin steak is a multi-muscled steak cut from the sirloin section of the cow. It contains many different configurations of cut ... with all of them being called "sirloin steak". This can be somewhat confusing. These cuts are a little less tender than those from the loin and rib, but they are very flavorful and popular. The other steaks from the sirloin section are less well known, but at least they have different names.
Sirloin Sirloin steaks can vary considerably in their cut. The best cuts come from the top portion of the sirloin and are known as top sirloin steak. They are sometimes called top butt steak, hip sirloin, or center cut sirloin. They can be recognised by the mid-sized pin bone (the long, flat part of the hip bone). Generally, the other sirloin configurations with a flat bone are less tender than the top sirloin, but more tender than the ones with a round bone. Always purchase sirloin steaks with a flat bone if you have a choice. Boneless Top Sirloin Boneless top sirloin (also known as butt steak) is more chewy than the other sirloin steaks, but they may be the best flavored of the loin steaks. Top Sirloin Cap Steak The top sirloin cap steak also comes from the top sirloin. It is a smaller steak, and is also known as the culotte steak. It is great for grilling or pan frying. Sirloin Tri Tip Also known as sirloin triangle tip, triangle steak or triangle roast. It comes from the bottom portion of the sirloin section (the bottom sirloin butt or bottom butt). It has less marbling than a top sirloin, but has a good flavor. It can make a great steak if it's at least 3/4 inch thick and you don't overcook it or dry it out. Ball Tip & Flap Steaks These are lesser known steaks and also come from the bottom sirloin.
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