The sirloin medallion, also known as a petite sirloin steak, is a lean cut of beef generally cut from the bottom sirloin. Show Image Credit: MarianVejcik/iStock/GettyImages The sirloin medallion, also known as a petite sirloin steak, is a lean cut of beef generally cut from the bottom sirloin. While this cut is tasty, the best way to cook medallion steaks is to first sear them in a hot skillet to lock in juices and then slow cook in the oven to your desired doneness. Advertisement Video of the Day TipThe best way to cook steak medallions is to first sear the steak in a hot skillet and then transfer to a 400-degree-Fahrenheit oven and cook until your steak has reached desired doneness. For food safety, cook until your steak has reached an internal temperature of 145 F. Medallion Steak vs. SirloinFinding the cut of beef you're looking for in the meat section of your supermarket may not be as easy as you'd think. The names of the cuts of beef can vary from one grocery store to another, as well as one region of the country to another, according to Fine Cooking. But if you have a general understanding of the different primal cuts of beef, you may have an easier time finding your medallion steak. Advertisement Sirloin is one of the nine primal cuts of beef, which also includes round, flank and ribs. The sirloin cut is found near the back of the cow in between the loin and round cuts. For frame of reference, the round primal cut is the rear of the cow. Because the muscles in the sirloin cut do very little work, the retail cuts, also known as subprimal cuts, created from this portion of beef are very tender. When comparing medallion steak to sirloin, the medallion steak is a subprimal cut from the primal cut of sirloin. More specifically, the medallion steak is cut from the bottom portion of the sirloin, near the hip bone. Advertisement Read more: How to Cook Steak on a Baking Sheet Comparing the NutritionThe USDA doesn't provide specific nutrition information for the medallion steak, which is also referred to as the ball tip, according to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, but the cut of beef may be nutritionally similar to the bottom round roast. A 3-ounce portion of roasted bottom round roast has: Advertisement
The same portion of broiled top sirloin steak has:
The bottom portion of the sirloin may be leaner than the top, saving you calories, total fat and saturated fat. Too much saturated fat in your diet may increase blood cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease. The U.S. National Library of Medicine recommends you limit your intake of saturated fat to no more than 10 percent of your daily calories, which is equal to 22 grams of saturated fat a day on a 2,000-calorie diet. Advertisement While many health organizations recommend you limit your intake of red meat due to links to heart disease and cancer, an October 2019 systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, says that limiting your intake of red meat may only slightly reduce your risk of these diseases. However, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health says the results of this study contradict other findings and shouldn't change current healthy eating recommendations. Advertisement Read more: 10 Steak Recipes That Any Carnivore Will Love Cooking Medallion SteaksThe best way to cook medallion steaks is with dry heat, such as grilling or broiling. However, because the meat is very lean, Washington State University recommends you sear the steak over high heat to seal in the juices and the flavor, and then finish cooking on the grill or in the oven with a lower heat. Advertisement How to cook beef medallion steaks:
Advertisement According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), you should cook your steak until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 F, which will kill any potential harmful pathogens. Cooking to this temperature creates a steak that's medium-rare, according to AND. How long does medallion steak take to cook?For a rare steak, cook it for about 2 minutes on each side, for medium cook it for about 3 minutes on each side, and for well done cook it for 4-5 minutes on each side. Step 3: Sear along the sides of the steak before taking it off the heat to rest for a few minutes to reabsorb the rich juices.
How to cook petite medallions?-Heat a skillet on the stove over med high heat. When the skillet is hot, add 2 Tbl Olive oil. -Place medallions in the pan, flat side down. -Cook about 5 minutes on each side, until center is bright pink, but not red.
Are medallion steaks tough?Beef medallions are luxuriously tender, but the meat has milder flavor than other cuts of beef.
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