Description
Succulent honey garlic steak bites offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Sizzling tender beef chunks glazed with garlic and honey create an irresistible main dish that will satisfy meat enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) sirloin steak, ribeye, or tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsps honey
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, divided
- Parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Dice beef into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring consistent shape and size. Season thoroughly with salt and black pepper across all surfaces.
- Searing: Heat cast-iron skillet on medium-high, melt olive oil and butter to create a sizzling cooking surface. Strategically place meat cubes in single layer, allowing 2-3 minutes for rich caramelization without disrupting.
- Browning: Rotate meat cubes using tongs to achieve golden-brown crust on all sides, cooking until desired doneness while maintaining high heat.
- Resting: Transfer seared meat to clean plate, allowing momentary rest while preparing sauce.
- Sauce Creation: Reduce skillet heat to medium, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Quickly stir to prevent burning and release aromatic essence. Introduce honey and soy sauce, creating glossy mixture and gently simmering to meld flavors.
- Finishing: Return meat cubes to skillet, thoroughly coating each piece in honey-garlic glaze. Warm through to ensure complete flavor infusion.
- Serving: Optional garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Plate immediately while meat remains hot and sauce is at peak flavor intensity.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose high-quality tender cuts like sirloin, ribeye, or tenderloin for the most succulent and flavorful steak bites.
- Precise Temperature Control: Maintain consistent medium-high heat to achieve perfect caramelization without burning the meat or sauce.
- Avoid Overcrowding Technique: Space meat cubes separately in the skillet to ensure each piece develops a crisp, golden-brown exterior and prevents steaming.
- Resting is Crucial: Allow meat to rest briefly after cooking to lock in juices, ensuring maximum tenderness and preventing dryness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg