Sirloin Tip Roast

Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours

Updated on Feb. 20, 2025

This meaty sirloin tip roast recipe creates tender roast beef and a mouthwatering mushroom gravy. It's a snap to assemble and pop in the oven!

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Beef sirloin tip roast is a flavorful cut of meat that’s ideal for slow roasting. This sirloin tip roast recipe uses simple ingredients like onion soup mix and mushrooms to enhance the beef’s natural flavors. Baking the roast in a foil packet keeps the meat moist and juicy.

Similar to pot roast, this sirloin tip roast becomes tender with slow, steady cooking. We pair the tender meat with a rich mushroom gravy made from the roast’s drippings, creating an impressive, easy-to-prepare meal.

Sirloin Tip Roast Ingredients

  • Beef sirloin tip roast: This lean yet tender cut of beef is perfect for roasting. It turns out juicy with a slightly firm texture when cooked properly, making it a great centerpiece for a roast dinner.
  • Water: Water ensures that this oven-roasted sirloin tip roast stays moist in the oven.
  • Mushrooms: Canned mushroom stems and pieces add earthiness to this sirloin tip roast recipe. They soak up the beef’s juices and combine with the onion soup mix to create a savory flavor profile.
  • Onion soup mix: Soup mix is a convenient seasoning that adds depth to the dish. Buy a packet at the store or use homemade onion soup mix.
  • Cornstarch: Cornstarch is one of the best thickeners for gravy. When combined with water, it turns the roast’s drippings into a smooth, velvety sauce that tastes fantastic alongside the sliced beef.

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the roast

Place a large piece of heavy-duty foil (21×17 inches) in a shallow roasting pan. Place the roast on the foil. Pour 1 cup of water over the roast. Scatter the drained mushroom stems and pieces over the top of the roast and sprinkle it with the soup mix. Wrap the foil securely around the roast, sealing it tightly.

Step 2: Bake the roast

Bake the roast at 350°F for 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours or until the roast reaches the desired doneness. For medium-rare doneness, the roast’s internal temperature should reach 135°; for medium, 140°; and for medium-well, 145°.

Step 3: Make the gravy

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Remove the roast to a serving platter and keep it warm. Pour the drippings and mushrooms into a saucepan. Combine the cornstarch and the remaining water until smooth, then gradually stir it into the drippings. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened. Serve the gravy with the sliced beef.

Editor’s Tip: You can keep the roast warm by loosely covering it with foil.

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Recipe Variations

  • Make an herb-crusted roast: To add herbaceous character, include chopped fresh herbs (like rosemary and thyme) to the seasoning mix.
  • Include red wine: When making the gravy, swap in red wine for the water. It will create a more decadent gravy that pairs well with the beef.
  • Add root vegetables: For a one-pan meal, add root vegetables like carrots and potatoes to the foil packet. They’ll cook alongside the roast and absorb the savory flavors of the meat and seasoning.

How to Store Sirloin Tip Roast

Store leftover sirloin tip roast and mushroom gravy in the same airtight container. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the roast in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving. You can also freeze the cooked beef and gravy in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.

Can you make sirloin tip roast ahead of time?

This recipe can be made ahead of time by cooking the roast and preparing the gravy a day in advance. The flavors will develop even more as the roast rests. Reheat the roast and gravy in a covered pan in a 350° oven until warmed through.

Sirloin Tip Roast Tips

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Can you use a different cut of beef for this sirloin tip roast recipe?

This sirloin tip roast recipe can be made using tri-tip roast, chuck roast or rump roast. These cuts of beef are great for slow roasting and will produce tender, flavorful results.

What sides go well with beef sirloin tip roast?

Classic sides like roasted red potatoes, roasted vegetables with sage or even a simple green salad pair beautifully with this roast. The mushroom gravy also makes a great topping for buttermilk mashed potatoes.

Can you cook sirloin tip roast in a slow cooker?

To prepare this recipe for sirloin tip roast in a slow cooker, follow the same steps but cook the roast on low for six to eight hours or until the meat reaches the desired doneness. Our slow-cooker pot roast recipe may provide helpful tips and tricks for making sirloin tip roast in a slow cooker.

Sirloin Tip Roast

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 2 hours 30 min
Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 beef sirloin tip roast (3 pounds)
  • 1-1/4 cups water, divided
  • 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Place a large piece of heavy-duty foil (21x17-in.) in a shallow roasting pan. Place roast on foil. Pour 1 cup water and mushrooms over roast. Sprinkle with soup mix. Wrap foil around roast; seal tightly.
  2. Bake at 350° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).
  3. Remove roast to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour drippings and mushrooms into a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with sliced beef.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 156 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein.

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This meaty sirloin tip roast, served with a mouthwatering mushroom gravy, is a snap to assemble and pop in the oven. It is my husband's favorite. —Burgess Marshbanks, Buies Creek, North Carolina
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