Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites
These sweet and sticky steak bites are incredibly flavorful and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a party appetizer. Tender sirloin steak is coated in a delicious homemade sauce.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic minced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sriracha optional, for a kick
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the sirloin steak cubes dry with paper towels and season them lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the steak cubes for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Whisk in soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and ginger powder, ensuring sugar dissolves.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry and continue whisking for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Return the seared steak to the skillet and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly with the sauce.
- Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the steak is cooked through and thoroughly coated.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the steak in a portion of the soy sauce and ginger powder for 15-20 minutes before searing. Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preference for more or less heat.