Inspiration for the Sirloin Bavette

chef barry strand | June 13, 2018

The Sirloin Bavette is a boneless cut from the Sirloin primal and is similar to Skirt and Flank Steaks. While commonly used as fajita strips, the Sirloin Bavette provides chefs with a canvas for creative and innovative menu ideas. The cut is best prepared with dry heat on the grill, broiled or in a skillet and benefits from tenderization.

Other names for the Sirloin Bavette include Bottom Sirloin Butt, Flap, Boneless; Bottom Sirloin Flap; Bottom Sirloin Flap Bavette; and Flap Meat. When ordering, ask for the 185A (whole cut) or the 1185A (steaks) from your supplier.

Mezze Steak Skewers and Hummus

Sopas de carne asada

Recipe Concepts

Seoul Steak and Eggs Marinate Beef Sirloin Bavette in a sweet-spicy Korean Ssamjang marinade and serve over a pan-crisped sticky-rice cake with sautéed Chinese broccoli, edamame, kimchee and shiitake mushrooms; garnish with a soft-cooked duck egg.

Mezze Steak and Skewers and Hummus Marinate slices of Beef Sirloin Bavette with oregano and garlic, skewer, grill, and served with a salad of cucumber ribbons with feta; warm hummus garnished with pine nuts and brown butter; romesco sauce; za’atar– toasted pita points and olives.

Sopes de Carne Asada Top warm handmade corn-masa sopes with ribbons of grilled guajillo–marinated Beef Sirloin Bavette, fresh greens, cilantro, pickled red onions, and crumbled Cotija cheese.

Recommended Menu Applications

Fajitas
Center of Plate Steaks
London Broil
Philly Cheese Steak
Stir-Fry
French Dip Sandwiches
Skewers
Stroganoff

About Chef Barry Strand:

Chef Barry Strand works in the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Culinary Center, funded by the Beef Checkoff. Chef Barry leads the lab program which focuses on the exploration of new ingredients, equipment, and innovative beef preparations and cooking methods.