Description
Succulent sweet and sticky steak bites deliver an explosion of flavor from kitchen to plate. Beef marinated in Asian-inspired ingredients creates a mouthwatering meal perfect for weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) sirloin steak (or ribeye, strip steak), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 0.25 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 0.25 cup honey (or brown sugar)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (for depth of flavor)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for crispiness)
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Tenderize beef chunks by seasoning with salt, black pepper, paprika, and lightly coat with cornstarch to achieve a crispy exterior.
- Searing Process: Heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering, then arrange beef pieces in a single layer. Cook for approximately 2 minutes per side to develop a rich golden-brown crust. Remove seared meat and set aside.
- Sauce Creation: Reduce skillet heat, melt butter, and quickly sauté minced garlic and grated ginger. Pour in soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer and reduce the sauce until it becomes a glossy, thick coating.
- Flavor Fusion: Return seared beef to the skillet, gently tumbling to ensure complete sauce coverage. Warm the meat briefly to meld flavors and reach optimal temperature.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately alongside rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Master Meat Texture: Pat beef chunks dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Use medium-high heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning the meat or causing tough texture.
- Balance Sauce Consistency: Simmer sauce slowly to develop rich flavors and prevent burning, watching carefully as honey can caramelize quickly.
- Adapt for Dietary Needs: Substitute soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free version or use coconut aminos for lower sodium alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg