How Much Does Sirloin Steak Cost?

Sirloin steak, named the rump steak in British butchery, is cut from the upper middle back of a beef animal.

However, in American butchery because of the etymology, the sirloin steak is cut from the small rear back portion of the animal. This small muscle is attached to the spine right above the tenderloin. Also, there is the bottom sirloin which is not as tender but is larger than the top sirloin.

Often referred to as the top sirloin, it is a juicy but flavored tender cut of beef meat, that requires careful cooking for delicious results.

How much does sirloin steak cost?

The average cost of sirloin steak in the United States is somewhere from $7.99 to $10.99 per pound. The cost will often vary depending on where you purchase it from, the quality of the meat, and the cut.

However, at the high-end butchery stores, the cost may be a little higher. For instance, according to BringurstMeats.com a family business, the cost of a pound of sirloin steak is $12.99.

Sirloin cuts are found in stores at different weights and qualities, which is why the cost may vary depending on where you purchase it from, quality, and quantity.

We did some research, and at the Walmart retail stores, you can find sirloin steak for as little as $6.99 to as much as $16.99 per lb.

Target offers a boneless sirloin steak of 1.43 pounds at the cost of $20.24.

On the MCBeemeatCo.com official website, the cost of a top sirloin steak is $6.99 per pound.

Depending on the brand and butchery, the costs may greatly vary. For example, a grass-fed beef sirloin cut can cost between $12.99 and $13.99. However, it can go to as much as $16.99.

The Wilson Beef Farms, a meat market located in Canaseraga, NY, sells on its official website a cut of bone in sirloin steak of 1.5 lb for the retail price of $26.59.

The table below features several retail stores and the average cost of one pound of sirloin steak at each of them:

Take into consideration that these costs are subject to change.

Sirloin steak product overview

The sirloin is commonly divided into two different parts: the top sirloin and the bottom sirloin. The top sirloin is a smaller muscle than the bottom sirloin, but it is known to be much more flavored and tender. The bottom sirloin, even though is a larger muscle, may not be as much on demand due to its high fat content.

Also, in stores, sirloin steak can be found in cuts, chopped, and even ground meat. Sirloin steak cuts can be plain or marinated in different ways, and also, some butcheries sell the steak bone-in.

You might also like our articles about the cost of a side of beef, beef tenderloin, or venison.

Usually, the steak is best to be purchased fresh in order to keep all the flavors and tenderness. However, stores also sell frozen cuts of sirloin steak.

Ground sirloin meat is usually purchased to be used to cook tasty hamburgers and chopped sirloin is usually cooked as a stew.

Important things about the product

When purchasing a sirloin steak, BBC Good Food recommends meat that has aged for at least 21 days in proper conditions. Ensure you read the fine print on the label.

For a rich and tender sirloin steak, it is recommended to marinate the meat before cooking. The soy sauce and balsamic vinegar will tenderize the sirloin steak.

A proper sirloin steak should have a dark red color. The color is determined by the number of days that the meat has aged. Besides the actual muscle flavor and tenderness, the aging period gives an extra taste. When a sirloin steak has a light red color, it generally indicates that the steak has not aged properly and may not have the same strong specific flavor.

Also, the white color of the fat will indicate that the steak is fresh. However, if the color has a yellowish tint, it means that the beef was grass-fed. Try to avoid the steaks that have a brownish-colored fat.

Cooking a sirloin steak requires a specific process, ingredients, and seasoning. However, the steak is often grilled, roasted, or sauteed.

If you have bought sirloin steak and plan on keeping it in the refrigerator, make sure to consume it before the sell-by date. However, if you wish to store it for a longer period, you can freeze it for up to a year. It is recommended to vacuum-seal the steak before freezing it, even though this process might cause it to not retain the same level of freshness as a freshly bought sirloin steak.

Save on the price of top sirloin steak

Retail stores often have discounts on sirloin steak. This is why it is very important to check the listings regularly.

Check with local butchers and grocery stores for discounted meat nearing expiration. Usually, if the meat needs to be frozen the next day, sellers will make large discounts, sometimes of up to 70%.

If you manage to find a good deal for the sirloin steak, it may be a great time to purchase several cuts and store them in the freezer. This way you will save money over a longer period of time.