Around the Campfire
Garlic butter sirloin is a straightforward camp steak dinner with big payoff. It pairs with potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, corn, or a simple salad.
Why This Recipe Works
Sirloin sears well on the Blackstone, then rests before garlic butter finishes the plate. Adding the butter after searing keeps the garlic from burning.
Quick Facts
- Serves: 4
- Heat zone: Medium-high
- Best for: Steak nights, simple protein plates, cooler evenings
- Teaches: Searing, resting, and finishing butter
Shopping List
- Sirloin steaks
- Butter
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Salt and pepper
Home Prep
Season steaks before the trip or pack seasoning separately. Prep garlic butter if desired.
Cooler Packing
Keep steak cold and below ready-to-eat foods. Keep butter cold.
Equipment
- Blackstone griddle
- Tongs
- Spatula
- Instant-read thermometer
Heat Zones
Use medium-high for the steak and medium for the vegetables. Rest the steak on a cooler zone before slicing.
Ingredients
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) sirloin steaks
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the griddle to medium-high.
- Season steaks.
- Sear steaks until browned on both sides.
- Cook to preferred doneness.
- Rest briefly.
- Finish with garlic butter and parsley.
Doneness
Cook steak to preferred doneness and rest before slicing.
Common Mistakes
- Adding garlic butter too early.
- Crowding the griddle.
- Skipping the rest.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with rosemary potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, asparagus, or salad.
Variations
- Add rosemary.
- Slice into steak bowls.
- Serve with chimichurri.
Dietary Adaptations
- Gluten-free: As written if seasonings are verified.
- Dairy-free: Use oil instead of butter.
- Low-carb: Serve with vegetables.
Scaling
Sear steaks in batches and rest together before slicing.
Weather Notes
Wind can reduce searing power. Keep batches small and hot.
Leftovers
Use leftovers in breakfast burritos, quesadillas, bowls, or hash.
Kid Helper Tasks
Kids can set sides and sprinkle parsley away from the griddle.
Dragonfly Tip
Garlic butter goes on after the sear. Let the steak build flavor first.
Dragonfly Challenge
Try one steak with garlic butter and one with rosemary butter. Pick the better camp steak.