Is Sirloin Steak Syn Friendly On The Slimming World Plan? - Our Syn Guide

If you fancy some steak and chips for dinner, you might be wondering which cuts of steak are slimming world friendly or if sirloin steak has syns on the plan.

Sirloin steak has no syns on the slimming world plan as long as you remove visible fat from the steak, if fat is not removed then you will need to syn the steak.

Down below we've discussed why sirloin steak is slimming world friendly, some syn values, low syn alternatives and slimming world recipes for using your sirloin steak down below.

Why Is Sirloin Steak Syn Free On Slimming World?

Sirloin steak is syn free on the slimming world as long as you remove the fat from the steak, this is because it is classed as a lean source of protein on the SW diet.

Any meat is syn free in the slimming world as long as it's a lean cut, making it an excellent protein source, avoid fatty meats like pork which are often higher in syns.

Syn Values Of Sirloin Steak & Other Steak Types

Nearly all steak is syn free on the slimming world providing the fat is taken off, to help you stay on track, we've listed the syn values of steak down below.

• Beef Rump Steak, Lean, Grilled - Syn free.
• Beef Fillet Steak, Lean, Grilled - Syn free.
• Beef Steak Strips, Lean, Stir-Fried - Syn free.
• Beef Sirloin Steak, Lean, Grilled, Medium Rare - Syn free.
• Beef Stewing Steak, Stewed - Syn free.
• Beef Braising Steak, Lean, Braised - Syn free.

Low Syn Alternatives To Sirloin Steak

If you're looking for some other red meat alternatives to sirloin steak, we've got some other low syn alternatives listed down below.

• Beef Silverside Roasted, Trimmed of Fat - Syn free.
• Diced Beef, Lean - Syn free.
• Beef, Brisket, Boiled, Lean - Syn free.
• Beef Mince, 5% Fat (Extra Lean) - Syn free.
• Beef Fore-Rib, Roasted, Trimmed of Fat - Syn free.
• Asda Butcher's Selection Beef Lean Diced - Syn free.

Our Best SW Recipes With Sirloin Steak

If you've got some sirloin steak to use in the fridge and you are wondering how to keep it slimming world friendly, we've got two recipes for you to check out down below.

SW Sirloin Steaks With Mustard Sauce

Ingredients

• 500g of potatoes.
• Rosemary and sea salt.
• Low cal cooking spray.
• Four sirloin steaks.
• Two spoons of peppercorns.
• Pinch of mustard.
• Two onions.
• 300ml of beef stock.
• 5 spoons of plain fat-free yoghurt.
• 200g of mushrooms.
• Spinach.
• Spoon of wholegrain mustard.

Method

1. Begin by heating your oven to gas mark 6 then slicing up your potato evenly, bake them in the oven for around 10 minutes topping them with rosemary and sea salt.
2. Turn the potatoes and bake for another 40 minutes and start making the sauce. Start making the sauce by putting your onions, mustard and stock into a pan then stirring and bringing to a boil.
3. Next, add in the mushrooms, simmer for 10 minutes and take off the heat. Stir in the yoghurt once cooled.
4. Fry your steaks with the peppercorns for 6 minutes on each side then serve with your spinach!

Sirloin Steak & Sweet Potato Fries

Ingredients

• Six baby sweetcorn.
• One large sweet potato cut up into chips.
• Pinch of chipolata powder.
• One sirloin steak.
• Pinch of garlic powder and paprika.
• Half a lime juice.

Method

1. Start by boiling your sweet potato chips for around 5 minutes then toss them into a baking pan with some seasoning and low cal cooking spray.
2. Spray your red pepper and corn then set aside. Mix your spice in a bowl, spray the steak on either side then rub the spice mix on top, meanwhile, fry the sweetcorn and pepper in a pan on high heat.
3. Add the steak and cook for three minutes, moving the ingredients to the side. Add the chips into the pan-frying for up to another 5 minutes.
4. Take the steak out and allow it to rest for a few minutes, sprinkle your lime juice on the veggies and enjoy!

Last Words

To conclude, Sirloin steak is syn free on slimming world as long as you take any visible fat off the meat, ensuring it's a lean cut. All red meat is syn free on the SW plan as long as it has no fat and is lean, do watch out for fattier meats such as pork.

We recommend using sirloin steak in our recipes above for some low syn cooking inspo or simply pair it with some SW chips and speed veggies for a healthy meal!