This coffee rubbed sirloin tip roast is the perfect way to 'WOW' your family and friends during the holidays (or any other time of year!). Gently roasted and crusted with a hint of coffee, this sirloin tip roast is tender, juicy, and foolproof!
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What Exactly Is A Sirloin Tip Roast?
A sirloin tip roast is a chunk of meat taken from the rump (rear end) of the cow, just behind the sirloin (middle of the back) itself.
The sirloin tip is a great choice of meat for roasting. A little more expensive than an eye of round or chuck roast, but more affordable than a prime rib or tenderloin roast, sirloin tip roasts are lean and very tender if cooked properly.
How To Cook A Sirloin Tip Roast
Because it is fairly lean, a sirloin tip roast is best gently roasted at a low temperature to ensure even cooking, and a tender roast that's juicy and full of flavor. If you overcook it, it will come out dry, tough, and not all that pleasant, which is why I would not recommend cooking it past medium (145°F) in any situation.
The simple rule of thumb I followed here is to cook the roast for 20 minutes per pound of meat. The easiest way to never overcook a roast again? Use a digital oven thermometer! You can literally see how far your roast is while it is cooking.
By dry rubbing the sirloin tip roast overnight, you are able to infuse it with even more flavor, while at the same time ensuring a rich coffee-laced crust that will pop with every bite.
Chefs tip: When purchasing a sirloin tip roast order a minimum size of 4 pounds to feed four to six people. Ask your butcher to tie the roast with butchers twine as well, it will save you the hassle at home, and help the roast keep a nice shape while cooking.
- Chef Markus
Coffee Rubbed Sirloin Tip Roast
First things first though. After having purchased a roast, you'll need to mix up a batch of this coffee rub which we will use to crust the sirloin tip roast. If you have a well-stocked pantry with essential spices, you'll have everything you need to make this coffee rub recipe.
The Coffee Rub Recipe
A straightforward spice rub, this coffee rub blends a mix of spices with finely ground coffee to ensure a smooth caffeine-infused flavor to your roast.
you'll need:
- 6 tablespoon finely ground coffee
- 3 tablespoon paprika
- 1.5 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
Mix all the spices together in a bowl, and reserve them for later use.
Step-by-Step Coffee Crusted Sirloin Tip Roast
For this sirloin roast recipe you will need:
- 1 x 4lb sirloin tip roast, tied with butchers twine
- 1 Spanish onion roughly julienned
- a roasting tray
- a digital oven-proof thermometer (optional but recommended)
Instructions
Once you have the roast at home, give it a rinse to wash off any blood, then pat it dry.
Lightly season the roast with a sprinkling of salt, and if dry rubbing overnight, liberally coat the entire roast with the coffee rub mix. If not dry rubbing overnight, simply continue the recipe and skip this step.
Preheat the oven to 400F and place the roast on a baking sheet. I like to rest it on a bed of roughly chopped onion, as the onion will help flavor the juice that collects in the pan. They will also prevent the bottom of the roast from burning on the sheet pan.
Cook the roast in the preheated oven, uncovered for 15 minutes, then drop the temperature to 325°F and cook for 20 minutes per pound of roast. Make sure to calculate the initial 15 minutes into this calculation. So for a 4 lb roast, the roast would be in the oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes total. This will result in a medium rare to medium done roast.
Once the cooking time is up, remove the roast from the oven and let it rest covered with tin foil for at least 10 minutes.
By letting the roast rest before slicing, you allow the juices to settle inside the meat. This will prevent them from running out when you slice the roast for serving. I recommend covering the roast with a piece of tin foil or a large dish to keep it warm as it rests on the counter.
As the roast rests, pour off any juices that have collected in the roasting pan. You can use this juice to add flavor to a homemade pan gravy, or add a little stock to it and then thicken it with a thickening agent.
Once you are ready to slice the sirloin tip roast, simply remove the cover and slice the beef as you would normally. You'll see the center is nice and pink, yet you don't have a bunch of juice running everywhere as you cut! Serves it with your pan gravy, and your favorite sides!
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Karly
Wow! This looks delicious!
Amanda Mason
YUM! This looks delish! I have never tried a coffee rub but you make it look delish! I'm going to give this one a try!!
Amy
I have never thought of using coffee as a rub on my roast. What a great idea! I can’t wait to give it a try!
Anne Lawton
I love sirloin roast, and that rub sounds amazing! I can't wait to give this a try!
Saima
I've never tried coffee in a roast and it is truly a unique ingredient! But I'm sure it tastes great! Thanks for the detailed tips to making the perfect roast. I just have to try it soon.
lauren
Taking on a roast can be a nerve wracking thing! All the step by step instructions and photos for this are really great! The rub sounds like the perfect amount of flavor and spice too.
Chef Markus Mueller
I hope it makes the process a little easier and less stressful over the holidays!
Allison
You had me at at COFFEE RUBBED! OMG, this sound divine!
Chef Markus Mueller
It's so good Allison! you Won't believe how tender the roast is, and the coffee flavor is just strong enough...not overpowering at all!
Krista Price
I've been on the lookout for a a good roast recipe for Christmas dinner. This looks amazing! I love the the blend of herbs, spices and sugar you used for the rub! Thanks for sharing!
Chef Markus Mueller
Your very welcome!
Karyl Henry
I've never tried a coffee rub roast before, but it sounds fabulous, with that mix of coffee and spices. This looks perfect for an elegant dinner
Chef Markus Mueller
It is! Best of all it is easy to do!
Renee Gardner
Coffee in a roast rub?!?! I love it! My spice cabinet has everything I need but the roast!
Chef Markus Mueller
The coffee adds a unique element that everyone loves! Not to strong, but just strong enough that you can tell it's there. You wouldn't believe the smell as it roasts!
Carrie Ditton
Wonderful tips!!! The coffee, sugar and chipotle is an amazing flavor combination!
Nicole
Thank you for all of these tips! Ive always wanted to make a Sirloin Tip Roast but have always been intimidated by the process.
Chef Markus Mueller
I hope the process has been de-mystified for you Nicole!
Kelly Anthony
I've never seen a roast with sugar before, but I'll bet that is AMAZING! So smart. Can't wait to try 🙂 Thank you for the recipe!
Chef Markus Mueller
The sugar is there just to balance the acidity of the coffee a little! The sugar is barely noticeable in the end, but it really does effect the over all flavor!
Analida Braeger
Coffee+meat, it works! It's one of my favorite grill hacks to wow people with flavor. I've yet to try it on sirloin. Thanks for the inspiration.
Chef Markus Mueller
Your welcome!
angiesrecipes
So very delicious! I must try that rub next time when I get a sirloin roast.
Chef Markus Mueller
Let me know how it turns out and tag us on social media! @earthfoodandfire!