Teriyaki Steak Bites
Teriyaki steak bites combine succulent beef with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that explode in your mouth with each bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 524kcal
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