You can cook a sizzle steak using a variety of ways.
In a cast-iron grill pan on the stove, left to slow cook in an oven, or you can even pop it into a food-grade plastic bag and leave it to sous vide.
However, I think that there’s nothing that beats a sizzle steak that’s been cooked on a grill.
Now sizzle steak does get a bad rap. However, I think if you know how to cook them properly, they are a tasty cut!
So you want to know my tricks of the meat trade? Read on!
What is a sizzle steak?
Sizzle steaks refer to thin cuts of meat or a thin piece of beef that’s been seasoned with salt and has just the slightest marbling.
It is also known as the minute steak and is quite similar to patio steak.

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Should You Marinate or Tenderize Your Steak?
Before you begin the cooking process, it’s always best to season and marinate the sizzle steak.
This is mainly to complement the natural flavor of the meat and ensure it has the best texture.
You can use whatever marinade you’d like. For example, if you gravitate towards tangy flavors then you can add some type of citrus juice (such as lime juice). Plus using citrus also helps to tenderize the steak.
You should leave the meat to sit in your marinade for at least half an hour to overnight for the best results.
Here are some suggestions of what you could include in your marinade:
- pepper
- lemon juice
- tomato sauce
- oyster sauce (We loved including this one in our marinade!)
- white wine
You can also add extra flavor to your steak using a mix of the basic dry spices:
- kosher salt or normal table salt
- black pepper
- brown sugar
- onion powder
How do you make thin steaks tender?
There are two ways to tenderize thin steaks. One way is to physically tenderize the meat by pounding it with a meat hammer. Another way is to soak it in a marinade that will soften up the meat.
How Long Does Sizzle Steak Take to Cook?
Whether you’re cooking the meat with a grill or a regular stove, set it to medium heat — or even medium-high heat.
You will then want to leave the seasoned steak to cook on the heat for approximately one to two minutes.
Keep an eye on the steak at all times, and be sure to flip and brown both sides until you’re happy with how it looks. This is a great searing method that leaves you with cuts of sizzle steak that have a brown crust.
If you’re familiar with steak, you’ll notice that the cooking time for sizzle steak is shorter than normal cuts than other cuts like sirloin steak, petit sirloin steak, beef flank steak, blade steak, or rib-eye steak.
This is because the cut of sizzle steaks is much thinner allowing it to cook much quicker.
What is sizzle steak good for?
Sizzle steaks are particularly good for including in sandwiches and stir fry
This is because of how thin they are. Here are some of my favorite recipes
Sizzle steak wraps with red pepper sauce
Korean Sizzling Beef
Seriously Good Steak Sandwich
Gingered Pepper Steak
What Cut of Beef Is Sizzle Steak?
This cut of meat is from the cow’s back leg; essentially, sizzle steak is cut from round steak.
How to Cook Your Sizzle Steak on a Gas Grill
Here’s how to cook sizzle steak on the grill in five super-simple steps:
- Prep the meat.
Apply or wet or dry marinade at least 30 mins to 24 hours before you plan to cook. - Prep for the cook.
Preheating your grill and make sure you have all the utensils you need to grill. , of dry seasonings. - Cook the steak
You will then want to leave the seasoned steak to cook on heat for approximately one to two minutes on each side. Keep an eye on the steak at all times, and be sure to flip and brown both sides until you’re happy with how it looks. - Leave it to rest
Never forget to let the meat rest before you serve it! - Dig In!
Now enjoy your steak. I have great BBQ sides here if you need some delicious to pair it with.
How to Cook Your Sizzle Steak In The Ovewn
Here’s how to cook sizzle steak in the oven in four super-simple steps:
- Bring the steak up to room temperature
- Preheat oven to grill and then put the rack close to heating element. Place the steak on a tray and rub with oil and season with salt and pepper
- Broil steak about 8 to 12 minutes, then half way though flip the steak. See below for a steak doneness guide flipping halfway through.
- When it reaches the desited tem[erautre removed from the oven. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Then slice against the grain
Sizzle Steak Doneness Guide
See the table below to see the internal temperature you should cook your steak to.
Steak Doneness | Internal Temperature of Steak |
Rare | 125°F |
Medium Rare | 135°F |
Medium | 145°F |
Well Done | 160°F |
FAQ
Is it better to cook sizzle steak with oil or butter?
It’s tempting to always reach for the butter. This is because it adds a level of taste to the meat.
But it’s not the best choice if you’re cooking with high heat.
Butter heats up very quickly and it’ll quickly burn if it’s on a very hot surface.
Therefore you should use oil if you’re cooking your steak on high heat. However, if you’re using low heat to cook your steak, then go ahead with the butter.
I like to use sizzle steaks for steak sandwiches, what do you like to use them for?
Charlie

Author: Charlie Reeves
Hi, I’m Charlie, I am head taste tester at Simply Meat Smoking! I love it grilling, smoking, and getting out in the yard with the kids! The family also love to test all my recipes (especially my EXTRA CRISPY pulled pork, smoky pork loin, and ANY SEAFOOD I grill)
You will usually find me playing with the kids, perfecting my brisket bark, or sipping beers with boys around the fire. Can’t wait to share all my delicious smoking and grilling adventures with you!
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Hungry for More?
You could leave a recipe if your doing it in the oven..
Hiya Cassie 🙂 no worries I have updated it with how we cook steak in the oven along with a doneness guide 🙂 Let me know how you go with your steak