Description
Succulent honey garlic steak bites dance with sweet and savory flavors, promising a restaurant-quality meal in minutes. Juicy beef cubes glazed in a rich, caramelized sauce ensure a quick, delicious dinner that will satisfy serious meat enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) sirloin steak, ribeye, or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
Seasonings and Fats:
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, divided
Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons (63 grams) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cube the beef into bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking, and generously season with salt and freshly ground black pepper across all surfaces.
- Place a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat and allow olive oil and butter to meld together, creating a shimmering cooking surface.
- Carefully arrange steak cubes in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear. Let each side develop a rich caramelized crust for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gently transfer seared steak pieces to a waiting plate, preserving their succulent interior and crisp exterior.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium and introduce remaining butter, allowing it to melt smoothly before adding finely chopped garlic. Sauté until aromatic and translucent.
- Pour honey and soy sauce into the skillet, creating a glossy, rich sauce that will coat the meat with a sweet and savory glaze.
- Return steak cubes to the skillet, gently tossing to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the luxurious honey garlic sauce.
- Warm the meat through for an additional minute, allowing flavors to meld perfectly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the steak bites for a vibrant, fresh finish and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Choose tender cuts like ribeye or sirloin for the most succulent and flavorful steak bites that melt in your mouth.
- Pat the steak cubes completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and incredible caramelization on the meat’s surface.
- For a low-carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener or skip the sauce entirely and use fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg