Description
Sizzling honey garlic steak bites deliver restaurant-quality flavor right to home kitchens with minimal effort. Juicy beef cubes glazed in sweet-savory sauce promise a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) sirloin steak, ribeye, or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cube the beef into uniform bite-sized pieces, ensuring each piece is roughly the same size for consistent cooking. Season generously with salt and black pepper, coating every surface thoroughly.
- Position a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Introduce olive oil and a portion of butter, allowing the fat to melt and create a sizzling surface.
- Carefully arrange the seasoned meat cubes in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding. Allow each piece to develop a rich, caramelized exterior without moving them for 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the meat cubes using tongs, rotating to achieve an even golden-brown crust on all sides. Cook until reaching preferred doneness, maintaining a hot cooking surface.
- Transfer the perfectly seared meat to a clean plate, letting it rest momentarily while preparing the aromatic sauce.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and introduce remaining butter. Add minced garlic, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release its intense fragrance.
- Pour honey and soy sauce into the skillet, creating a glossy, sticky mixture. Gently simmer the sauce, allowing flavors to meld and slightly thicken.
- Return meat cubes to the skillet, thoroughly coating each piece in the luscious honey-garlic glaze. Warm the meat through, ensuring every bite is infused with sauce.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant garnish. Serve immediately while the meat remains hot and sauce is at its peak flavor.
Notes
- Choose a well-marbled cut like ribeye or sirloin for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Pat steak dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Use high heat and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve beautiful caramelization on the meat.
- Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness and preferred doneness – medium-rare usually takes 2-3 minutes per side.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Reduce honey amount for lower sugar content or use a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener.
- Let steak rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to retain juices and maximize tenderness.
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick if you enjoy heat in your dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg