Description
Sizzling honey garlic steak bites bring bold flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible charm. Quick skillet magic delivers restaurant-quality protein that satisfies serious meat cravings in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
Seasoning and Garnish
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat the steak pieces dry with paper towels to ensure optimal browning and seasoning adherence.
- Season the steak uniformly with salt and black pepper, coating each bite thoroughly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers and appears slightly rippling.
- Carefully place seasoned steak bites into the hot skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Cook steak bites for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally to develop a rich caramelized exterior while maintaining a tender interior.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt and create a rich cooking environment.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring quickly to prevent burning and release its aromatic essence.
- Pour honey and soy sauce into the pan, creating a glossy, caramelizing sauce that coats each steak bite.
- Gently toss and swirl the steak bites in the sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring complete flavor infusion.
- Remove skillet from heat and let the steak bites rest for a brief moment to absorb the final layer of sauce.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy immediately while the steak bites are hot and glistening.
Notes
- Pat steak pieces meticulously to remove excess moisture, guaranteeing a spectacular golden-brown crust that locks in incredible flavor.
- Choose high-quality, well-marbled steak cuts like ribeye or sirloin for maximum tenderness and rich taste experience.
- Prevent overcrowding the skillet to ensure each steak bite develops a perfect caramelized exterior without steaming, which compromises the delectable sear.
- Adjust cooking time slightly for different protein preferences: rare (2 minutes per side), medium (3 minutes), well-done (4 minutes), maintaining juicy texture while achieving desired doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg