Fire up the grill for a flavorful summer meal! This post shows you exactly how to grill steak tips so they turn out juicy, tender, and perfectly charred every time.
If you love grilled steak recipes, be sure to try this simple steak marinade for grilling, a popular flank steak marinade, and this London Broil marinade, too!
Mouthwatering thick-cut grilled steak tips are truly a classic summer meal! Nothing makes my boys happier at this time of year than some smoky, charred red meat. Whether it’s burgers, New York Strip steaks, beef tenderloin, or these simple grilled steak tips, one thing is certain: all of the men in my house will devour their dinner!
Marinated Grilled Steak Tips Make an Easy Summertime Meal
These grilled steak tips are tender, juicy, and packed with flavor, thanks to a simple marinade that transforms even budget-friendly cuts like sirloin tips. Grilling over high heat adds a smoky, charred exterior while sealing in moisture, and best of all, they cook quickly — no need for long, slow roasting.
Ingredient Notes and Tips for Success
- Also called “beef tips,” steak tips are the tender pieces cut from beef tenderloin or sirloin. Do not substitute with stew beef, which usually contains tougher cuts of beef (such as a chuck roast or rump roast), and therefore needs to be cooked low and slow (rather than grilled). Use stew beef in recipes like beef stew, vegetable beef soup, beef barley soup, and beef burgundy instead.
- If you’re feeding a larger family, double the marinade ingredients and grill 2 pounds of steak tips instead of just 1 pound.
- I use less-sodium soy sauce in the marinade, but any variety will work. This gives the meat a salty, umami flavor. You can also sub with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Rice vinegar provides a bright, acidic note that also tenderizes the meat. It has a slightly sweet taste, which pairs really well with the soy sauce. If you don’t have rice vinegar on hand, you can substitute with another vinegar, such as balsamic or apple cider.
- Honey obviously adds sweetness, but it also encourages browning and char on the grill. Substitute with brown sugar if you prefer.
- Oil helps transfer the marinade flavors to the meat. I prefer a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as canola oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil. Extra virgin olive oil will work, but its smoke point isn’t as high.
- For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to your steak tips marinade.
How to Grill Steak Tips
Hooray for grilling season! This simple, healthy, and perfect steak dinner is ready in just a few simple steps. You’ll find the detailed directions in the recipe card below, but here’s the overview:
- Whisk together the steak tip marinade.
- Marinate the meat in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Wait to season the steak with kosher salt and ground black pepper after cooking (once you can taste it). The marinade has quite a bit of salt, so you might not need any extra.
- Place steak tips on grill for 4-5 minutes per side. Don’t forget to brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the meat from sticking. This quick sear locks in juices and yields tender, flavorful steak tips. Flip the steak tips halfway through the cooking time.
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, such as fresh parsley or chives, for a bright, colorful finishing touch.
How Long to Grill Steak Tips
Total grilling time will depend on the size, shape and thickness of your steak tips, as well as the desired level of doneness. Here’s a handy chart that will help you determine the correct amount of time for your beef; however, keep in mind that a meat thermometer is always the most reliable way to know when the steak is ready.
- For medium-rare steak tips: about 4 minutes on each side, or an internal temperature of 130-135°F.
- For medium steak tips: about 5 minutes on each side, or an internal temperature of 135-145°F.
- For medium-well steak tips: about 6 minutes on each side, or an internal temperature of 145-155°F.
The internal temperature of the meat will continue to rise slightly as the meat rests when you take it off of the grill, so err on the side of caution and remove the meat as soon as it reaches the temperature range that you’re looking for.
Serving Suggestions
Pair the marinated grilled steak tips with wedge salad with buttermilk ranch dressing, Southern potato salad, vinegar coleslaw, easy coleslaw dressing, grilled potatoes, baked potato wedges, creamy baked mac and cheese, sour cream mashed potatoes, rice, Jiffy cornbread with creamed corn, Southern succotash, okra and tomatoes, Southern-style green beans, or this classic pasta salad. Then, finish with Bisquick peach cobbler, peach dump cake, grape salad, peach crisp, or an Orange Julius recipe for dessert!
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How to Grill Steak Tips
Ingredients
- 1 lb. steak tips
- 2 chopped green onions
FOR THE MARINADE
- ½ cup less-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (can substitute with balsamic vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger powder (or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup canola oil (or other neutral oil such as vegetable oil or avocado oil)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together all of the marinade ingredients until completely combined. Add the steak tips and green onions. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight). When ready to cook, allow the steak to sit on the counter and come to room temperature while you prepare the grill.
- Heat the grill over high heat. Remove steak tips from the marinade and discard the marinade. Brush the grates of the grill with oil (to prevent sticking) and place the steak tips directly on the grill. Grill for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare steak, 5 minutes for medium, and 6 minutes for medium-well. Total cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your steak. For medium-rare, you’re looking for an internal temperature of 130-135 degrees F; for medium steak a temperature of 135-145 degrees F; for medium-well steak a temperature of 145-155 degrees F.
Notes
- Use the tender pieces cut from beef tenderloin or sirloin. Do not substitute with stew beef, which usually contains tougher cuts of meat (such as a chuck roast or rump roast), and therefore needs to be cooked low and slow (rather than grilled).
- Nutrition information provided is merely an estimate, assuming about 1 tablespoon of marinade per serving.
- An instant-read thermometer is always the best way to know when your steak tips are perfectly cooked. See the chart above for suggested cooking time and temp.
- Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Tuck the meat inside sandwiches the next day, or slice it and use it to top a steak salad!
Nutrition
Preparation and Storage Tips
- Make ahead: You can prepare the marinade in advance and leave it in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Marinating Time: Allow at least 30 minutes for the steak tips to marinate. If it’s more convenient, you can leave the steak tips in the marinade overnight.
- Leftover grilled steak tips will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Tuck the meat inside sandwiches the next day, or slice it and use it to top a steak salad!
- How to Freeze: Wrap the grilled meat tightly and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- How to Reheat: If reheating the cooked meat, you’ll want to be careful that you don’t cook it for too long and dry it out. To reheat the steak, place the grilled sirloin tips on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Warm in a 250°F oven just until the internal temperature of the meat reads 110°F. Total warming time will vary depending on the size, shape, and thickness of your steak.
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Originally published in June, 2020, this post was updated in July, 2025.
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This was a HUGE HIT with my whole family! I didn’t have Spring Onions so just used Red onion in the marinade.. I let marinate for 6 hours and even without tenderizing (I usually do this with my steak tips).. the meat was so good! Paired with a Cucumber and Arugula salad & Grilled bread with Burrata.. Perfect Summer Meal!
Thank you for the feedback, Harmony! We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe.