Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites
If you’re in search of a quick yet impressive dinner option, look no further than Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites. This delightful dish features tender sirloin steak cubes coated in a mouthwatering garlicky and soy-brown sugar glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these savory bites are bursting with flavor and come together in just 25 minutes. Whether served as a main dish alongside rice or as a snack during movie night, Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites will quickly become a favorite in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (for cornstarch slurry, optional)
Instructions
- Cut the sirloin steak into bite-sized cubes and pat them dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the steak bites for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
- If desired, whisk cornstarch with water, add to the sauce, then return steak bites to the skillet and coat well; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot alongside your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
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