Steak Tips Delivery or Pickup

You're in for a tasty treat when you cook with steak tips. Steak tips are very popular in the New England region of the United States. For backyard barbecues, kabobs, and stir-fries, steak tips are the choice cut of meat. On the West coast of the United States, you'll find a similar cut of meat, often called tri-tip steak.

These two cuts of meat are similar because they come from the loin or sirloin area, and because this part of the cow doesn't have many active muscle groups, the meat is tender and juicy. The difference is in how the meat is cut. Steak tips are cut lengthwise or cubed, while tri-tip usually comes in a triangular-shaped roast.

Steak tips are from the primal sirloin or round area of the cow. Of the eight main primal cuts, meat from the sirloin or short loin part is the most prized. This area of the cow or steer runs along the back by the spine between the round primal found at the rear of the animal and the chuck primal, the front shoulder area.

Sometimes you'll find expensive steak tips that are actually chunks of meat from the tenderloin sub-primal cut. However, true steak tips normally come from sirloin, and you'll see them by other names such as flap meat or flank steak. Visually, steak tips have a longitudinal grain, a bright red color, and a bit of marbled fat. Steak tips have a very meaty, earthy, beef flavor and because of their; loose texture and grain, the meat soaks up marinades and sauces for a flavorful dining experience.

Steak tips are one of the most versatile cuts of meat you can order as they can be prepared in many ways. When cooking steak tips, it's important to know when the meat is done to your liking, whether you want the steak tips to be rare or well done. The best way to determine if the meat is done is to get a reading from a digital meat thermometer.

This handy guide will help you know when your meat is done:

One of the most popular ways to cook steak tips is to marinate the chunks of meat in your favorite marinade blend and then put the meat onto skewers and grill them. Another great way to prepare steak tips is in Asian-inspired stir-fries with garlic, ginger, and Thai chilies. Fry marinated steak tips with butter, olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs for a savory Sunday night dinner. With a little creativity, you can transform steak tips into a variety of mouth-watering dishes.

Whether you want steak tips for kabobs, to add to quick stir-fries, or braised in a simmer sauce, save time and make your day a little easier when you order steak tips from Instacart. For your convenience, use the Instacart app to order your steak tips. You can leave notes in your order, and one of our shoppers will help you select a premium cut and have it ready for pickup or delivery in as little as 2 hours!