Baseball Sirloin

Baseball sirloin is a beef steak cut, usually referring to a thick, center-cut top sirloin steak shaped somewhat like a baseball when cooked.

Baseball sirloin is a beef steak cut, usually referring to a thick, center-cut top sirloin steak shaped somewhat like a baseball when cooked. It is typically described as lean, flavorful, and relatively tender for a sirloin cut. The term is used in butcher shops and retail meat listings, and may also be called baseball steak or baseball cut top sirloin.

Definition

Baseball sirloin is a beef cut taken from the top sirloin, usually from the center portion. It is typically cut thick and shaped into a round medallion-style steak.

Name and shape

The “baseball” name refers to the steak’s rounded appearance, which becomes more pronounced as it cooks and puffs into a dome-like shape.

Taste and texture

Descriptions consistently characterize the cut as lean, beefy, and flavorful. It is often compared with filet mignon in tenderness, though it comes from a different part of the animal.

Cooking methods

Common preparation methods include grilling, broiling, pan-searing, and reverse searing. Some retailers recommend medium-rare to preserve tenderness and juiciness.