Sirloin Steaks with Flaming Mayonnaise

Bone-in sirloin steaks seasoned and brushed with mustard oil make a delicious supper dish for two. The steaks are pan fried or popped on the barbecue and served with a flaming mayonnaise made with freshly chopped chillies and parsley.

Prep Time: 0 mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 2 people

Based on a 2cm thick steak

To Cook Rare: 2½ minutes on each side

To Cook Medium: 4 minutes on each side

To Cook Well Done: 6 minutes on each side

Average Cooking Time for 3lb: 0 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 lean bone-in sirloin steaks
  • 10ml/2tsp Dijon or English mustard
  • 2 teaspoons rapeseed or olive oil

  • For the Flaming Mayonnaise:

  • 5 tablespoons half or reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley or mint
  • 1 small red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

Method

  1. To prepare the flaming mayonnaise; in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together, cover and chill in the fridge until required.
  2. Heat a griddle pan over a moderate heat, or alternatively heat a prepared barbecue.
  3. In a small bowl mix together the mustard and oil. Season the steaks and brush with the mustard oil on both sides.
  4. Cook the steaks according to your preference.  Remove the steaks from the pan or barbecue and transfer to a plate.
  5. Serve the steaks with the flaming mayonnaise and sauté onions and potatoes.

Tips:

Flat iron steaks work well in this recipe too. Use the cooking times below: Rare -2 minutes on each side Medium Rare - 3-4 minutes on each side Medium - 5-7 minutes on each side. Transfer the steaks to a warm plate, cover with foil and rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.