Peanut Free Grilled Sirloin Steak
A perfectly seared sirloin with a smoky, garlicky crust is one of those meals that feels like a steakhouse splurge without ever leaving your kitchen. The spice rub — smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper — builds a deeply savory bark on the outside while the inside stays juicy and tender after a proper rest. Garlic-infused oil does double duty here, coating the steaks before grilling and finishing them with a glossy, aromatic drizzle right before serving. The whole approach is refreshingly straightforward: no marinades, no complicated sauces, just clean ingredients that let the beef shine. For anyone navigating peanut allergies, this kind of recipe is a genuine relief — every component is naturally free of nuts and nut oils, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the table brightens everything up and cuts through the richness in the best possible way. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout, this one is hard to beat.
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4 servings
- 4 sirloin steaks (6–8 oz each, about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp garlic-infused oil, divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Brush both sides of each steak with 1 tbsp of the garlic-infused oil, then press the spice mixture evenly onto both sides.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan over high heat until very hot, about 5 minutes. The grates should be clean and lightly oiled.
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