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Honey Garlic Steak Bites Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A delicious and easy Honey Garlic Steak Bites recipe featuring tender sirloin chunks simmered in a flavorful honey garlic sauce with a hint of chili. Perfectly seared and slow-cooked to maximize flavor and tenderness, this dish is a sure crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Steak

  • 3 lbs. sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2–3 Tbsp. cooking oil (can use sesame oil)
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper

Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp. red chili flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch

Finishing

  • ¼ cup salted butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Heat and Sear the Steak: Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sirloin steak pieces and season evenly with salt and black pepper. Sear the steak bites on all sides until they develop a browned crust, about 2 minutes per batch. Avoid overcrowding the pan by searing in batches. Transfer the browned steak bites to your slow cooker.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Pour this sauce evenly over the steak bites in the slow cooker.
  3. Add Butter Cubes: Cut the salted butter into small cubes and distribute them on top of the steak and sauce mixture in the slow cooker to add richness and flavor during cooking.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set to LOW heat. Cook the steak bites for 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender and juicy.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: After cooking, give the steak bites a gentle stir to combine the sauce and butter. Serve warm, either on their own or over rice or vegetables.

Notes

  • Searing the steak bites before slow cooking is optional but it adds depth of flavor and a desirable texture.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, increase the amount of red chili flakes to taste.
  • Use sesame oil to add a subtle nutty flavor to enhance the overall taste.
  • The cornstarch in the sauce helps to thicken it during slow cooking for a luscious coating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6 oz steak with sauce)
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

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