This isn't Sirloin Steak!

Yesterday was one of the nicest days of the month.  Thankfully we were able to spend most of the day outside.  Cars washed, lawn mowed, patio furniture in storage, deck power washed, a little nap, and church.  It was a busy day!  My favorite part was the nap.  Unfortunately between the kids fighting it only lasted about 20 minutes.  So now it's 5:15 in the morning, I can't sleep....so let's blog!

The plan was to have Parmesan crusted sirloin steaks for dinner.  I had pulled them out of the freezer a few days ago to let them thaw.  When I pulled them out of the fridge and unwrapped I noticed the wrapper said Sirloin Steak Tip.  Well.... change of plans.

The Tip isn't really good for steak as it's a tougher piece of meat and needs to be marinated and I simply didn't have the time.  So, we changed plans and I decided to do a whiskey glaze sirloin kebabs!  First attempt and they turned out awesome!

I looked on the internet for some recipe's and didn't find one I specifically liked so with a few modifications, this is what I came up with.

Whiskey Glaze!
1 T Onion Powder
1 T Dried Chopped Onions
1/2 T Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 T Chili Powder
1/2 T Dried Mustard
2 T Honey
4 T Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 C Whiskey
2 C Brown Sugar
A splash of Beef stock ( you could also use beef bullion cubes)
1/2 Pineapple Juice.  I didn't have juice so I threw in some pineapple.

Heat over medium heat  to a boil and then lower heat and let it simmer and reduce.  This sauce was a little sweet and a little spicy.  If you  want it thicker, use less pineapple juice.  If you want it thinner, use more juice.

The Sirloin Tip was about 3lbs.  I ended up cutting into cubes and coating with olive oil, putting some off my favorite seasonings on it, and then added a little bit to coat the cubes prior to putting on the grill.

My oldest daughter Haley is learning to cook also.  She helped with the mashed potatoes and grilling the kebabs.  If making dinner is a chore, try cooking with your kids.  They enjoy good food and have fun helping make it!


The whiskey glaze sauce.  Any whiskey will do.

 Seasoned and cubed sirloin steak tip.

 Potatoes ready to be boiled.  I like them with the skins on.

 Emily made a ceasar salad.  Came from the bag from the store.

Steak tips just off the grill!  They are still pink in the middle!

 We tossed the cubes in the Whiskey glaze.   MMMMMMmm

For the mashed potatoes - we diced up 4 potatoes, boiled, added milk, garlic salt, and parmesan cheese.  Haley mixed them up.

Dinner is Served!