Description
Sweet & Sticky Steak Bites
Ready in 30 minutes | Serves 4
Tender steak cubes in a sweet, salty, and slightly spicy glaze—perfect over rice, noodles, or straight from the skillet.
Ingredients
Steak Bites:
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1 lb sirloin or flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces (against the grain)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
Glaze:
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¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for GF)
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
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2 tbsp minced garlic
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1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tbsp sesame oil (for flavor)
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1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Garnish:
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Green onions, sliced
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Sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prep & Season the Steak
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Pat steak pieces completely dry.
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Season generously with salt and black pepper.
2. Make the Glaze
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In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Adjust heat to taste.
3. Sear the Steak
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Heat a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high until hot (light smoke).
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Add a small drizzle of neutral oil if the steak is lean.
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Add steak in a single layer; don’t crowd the pan.
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Sear 1–2 minutes per side until browned. Work in batches if needed.
4. Combine & Glaze
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Return all steak to the pan.
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Pour the glaze over the steak; simmer on medium heat 3–4 minutes, stirring, until thickened and sticky.
5. Finish & Garnish
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Stir in most of the green onions and sesame seeds, reserving some for topping.
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Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
Notes
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Tender Steak: Cut against the grain.
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Perfect Sear: Avoid overcrowding the pan; moisture prevents browning.
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Thick Glaze: Simmer on medium; add 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water if needed.
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Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water or broth.