Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites
These quick and easy sweet and sticky steak bites are perfect for a chaotic weeknight dinner, delivering flavor and joy in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound steak (sirloin or flank), cut into bite-sized pieces Flank steak should be sliced against the grain.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed Packed a little aggressively.
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Use small, strong cloves.
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced Use fresh if possible.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the steak into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, and ginger.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the steak bites and cook until browned, about 3–4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the steak and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the bites, about 5–7 minutes.
Serving
- Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Medium-high heat is essential for good sear. If the pan starts smoking, reduce the heat. Stir the sauce to prevent burning and scraping it off the pan could be required.