March 28, 2023
Review RecipeTeriyaki Steak Bites
Tender and saucy, these teriyaki steak bites make the perfect entree to serve along with your favorite side dishes.
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These delicious teriyaki steak bites are so succulent and tender that you’ll want to sink your teeth right into them. With their sweet and flavorful teriyaki sauce coating every bite, these steak bites are simply irresistible.
Teriyaki Steak Bites Ingredients
You’ll need:
- 1.5 to 2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
- 3 to 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger or ginger paste
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 6-ounce can (¾ cup) pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Sesame seeds (to garnish)
- 1 bunch of green onions, diced
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
MEAT: Top sirloin is an excellent choice for this dish as it is both relatively inexpensive and tender. You can also use a higher-quality steak such as New York or rib-eye, but I typically reserve those for a steak dinner that isn’t coated in a sauce. Do not use a more muscular cut of meat like stew meat, as the quick cooking time in the skillet does not allow for the toughness in the meat to break down.
How to Make This Teriyaki Steak Bites Recipe
STEP ONE: Set out the steak at least 30 minutes before cooking. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
STEP TWO: Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the oil over medium-high heat in a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
Use a stainless steel or cast-iron skillet. A non-stick pan can’t get hot enough to sear the steak and lock in the flavors.
STEP THREE: When the pan is hot, add some of the pieces of steak. Do not overcrowd the pan; you will need to cook the steak in batches. Sear the steak on all sides so that a golden crust forms. Remove the steak to a separate dish and continue cooking the remaining steak pieces. Each batch should take only 3 to 5 minutes.
PRO TIP:
Be sure to sear the meat in a hot skillet, so you get caramelized browning outside without overcooking the meat.
STEP FOUR: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the minced garlic, and the ginger to the pan. Saute on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the garlic and ginger.
PRO TIP:
Take care not to burn the garlic, as this would make it taste bitter.
STEP FIVE: Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and pineapple juice in a small bowl. Add this sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
STEP SIX: Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of water or pineapple juice. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the sauce while whisking. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
STEP SEVEN: Return the steak bites to the pan and toss to coat with sauce, heating everything through.
STEP EIGHT: Garnish with sesame seeds and diced green onions.
How To Serve
We love to serve these steak bites over top creamy mashed potatoes or rice, and green beans. The recipe makes ample flavorful sauce, so you have enough to spoon over your side dishes.
If you’d like to add these delicious steak bites to your meal plan, check out our garlicky steak bites that are just as delicious as these but are smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce. Our garlic butter steak and potato skillet recipe is also a mouthwatering dish that also features tender pieces of steak.
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Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover juicy steak bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
IN THE FREEZER: You can also freeze the steak bites for up to 1 month in an airtight container.
These tender teriyaki steak bites are cooked in a savory sweet teriyaki sauce and are incredibly tender. The whole family will enjoy them served alongside your favorite side dishes on a busy weeknight.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best kind of steak to use for this simple recipe?
This delicious recipe calls for a sirloin steak cut but New York steak or ribeye are great choices as well.
Can I freeze beef steak bites?
These delicious steak bites can be frozen for up to one month in an airtight container.
Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
We recommend waiting to prepare this recipe when you are ready to enjoy it. You can slice your steak and mix your sauce in a bowl ahead of time. Store in the fridge until you are ready to cook the steak.
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Teriyaki Steak Bites
Tender and saucy, these teriyaki steak bites make the perfect entree to serve along with your favorite side dishes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds top sirloin steak, cut into pieces
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, or vegetable oil
- 3 to 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger, or ginger paste
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 6 ounces pineapple juice, ¾ cup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Sesame seeds, to garnish
- 1 bunch green onions, diced
Instructions
- Set out steak at least 30 minutes before cooking. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the oil over medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add some of the steak pieces. Do not overcrowd the pan; you will need to cook the steak in batches. Sear the steak on all sides so that a golden crust forms. Remove the steak to a separate dish and continue cooking the remaining steak pieces. Each batch should take only 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, the minced garlic, and the ginger to the pan. Saute on medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes to toast the garlic and ginger.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and pineapple juice in a small bowl. Add this sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of water or pineapple juice. Pour cornstarch slurry into the sauce while whisking. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Return the steak bites to the pan and toss to coat with sauce, heating everything through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and diced green onions.
Notes
- Use a stainless steel or cast-iron skillet. A non-stick pan can’t get hot enough to sear the steak and lock in the flavors.
- Be sure to sear the meat in a hot skillet, so you get caramelized browning outside without overcooking the meat.
- Take care not to burn the garlic, as this would make it taste bitter.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1816mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg
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