Honey Garlic Steak Bites

Honey Garlic Steak Bites

from diethood.com
20 min
4 servings

Tender, delicious, and juicy bites of sirloin steak cooked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound top sirloin steak, (cubed)
  • 1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water, ((or broth))
  • 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil, ((you can also use extra virgin olive oil))
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, ((you can also use white vinegar))
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • sesame seeds, (for garnish)
  • sliced green onions, (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut up steak into 1/2-inch to 1-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Season with paprika, salt, and pepper; set aside.

  3. 3

    In a mixing bowl combine soy sauce, water, garlic, honey, sesame seed oil, rice vinegar, oregano, and cornstarch; whisk until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

  5. 5

    Add 1/2 of the steak cubes to the hot oil and cook for 2 minutes per side, or until browned and done. Remove from skillet and repeat with the rest of the steak cubes, adding extra oil as needed.

  6. 6

    Remove all steak bites from the skillet and set aside.

  7. 7

    Give the previously prepared honey garlic sauce a good stir with a whisk and pour 1/3 of the sauce into the hot skillet; scrape up the browned pieces from the bottom of the pan.

  8. 8

    Add the steak bites back to the skillet and pour the rest of the sauce over the steak; cook for 1 to 2 more minutes, or until sauce starts to thicken.

  9. 9

    Remove from heat.

  10. 10

    Transfer steak bites to a plate and drizzle with the pan sauce.

  11. 11

    Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

  12. 12

    Serve.