Grilled Sirloin with Chili-Beer Barbecue Sauce

By Addie

Tender steak is treated to a tangy barbecue sauce that’s so tasty. Cayenne pepper and chili powder add a hint of heat that gives it extra pizzazz. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 beef top sirloin steaks (1-1/2 pounds each)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the first ten ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until thickened. Set aside 3/4 cup and keep warm.

Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 9-13 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium 160°; well-done 170°), basting occasionally with remaining sauce. Slice meat and serve with reserved sauce. Yield: 8 servings.
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REVIEWS:

This was so incredibly good! I didn't have soy sauce so I subbed one tablespoon of Hoisin Sauce. This was sooo good I used what was left on boneless/skinless chicken thighs cut into bite size pieces, shook in cornstarch, then pan fried in a combination of olive and canola oils. Drained them on papertowels then put them in a large bowl and tossed them with the rest of this sauce. Served it over rice and my husband and two boys said to definitely make again!! This is a versatile sauce that can be used many ways! Also, I couldn't find just one bottle of beer, but I found Kroger carries individual bottles of beer for sale and I used Icehouse.