Sweet and Spicy Steak Bites

These tasty, sweet, and spicy steak bites are made by marinating bite-sized beef in a flavorful mixture of honey, soy sauce, chili paste, and garlic before cooking them in a hot cast iron skillet or frying pan. The result is a dish bursting with flavor and having a perfectly nice sear on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside.

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Steak bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or entree. This recipe is for sweet and spicy beef bites marinated in garlic, soy sauce, honey, and chili paste. You can create a flavor-packed dish with just a few simple ingredients that will leave everyone asking for more. Whether hosting a dinner party or just looking for a tasty snack or a quick weeknight meal, these juicy steak bites will surely be a hit.

Best Cuts of Steak to Use

When it comes to choosing the proper cut of beef for sweet and spicy steak bites, there are a few options that work particularly well. Sirloin steak, flank steak, or skirt steak are all great choices, as they’re relatively affordable and have a good balance of tenderness and flavor. Regardless of which cut of meat you choose, it’s important to trim any excess fat and cut the beef into bite-sized pieces before marinating. Here are some other great choices:

Filet Mignon

Ribeye

Strip Steak

Here is What You Need to Make Sweet and Spicy Steak Bites

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb. beef sirloin steak or beef of choice cut into bite-sized pieces
•  4 cloves garlic, minced
•  1/4 cup soy sauce
•  2 tbsp honey
•  1 tbsp chili paste
•  black pepper
•  2 tbsp olive oil

These ingredients work together to create a flavorful marinade for the sweet and spicy steak bites, giving the steak a touch of sweetness with a little kick from the chili paste. If you want to enhance the spiciness further, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.

Instructions:

First, slice one lb. of beef into bite-sized pieces. In a medium bowl mix 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp chili paste in a bowl. Add the beef to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. When ready to cook, drizzle olive oil in a cast iron skillet or frying pan and preheat over medium-high heat. Make sure your pan is good and hot! Remove the beef from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. Grill the meat for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Serve the sweet and spicy steak bites over hot rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.

Tips for Cooking Beef Tips

When you’re ready to cook, it’s essential to make sure your cast iron skillet or frying pan is nice and hot before adding the steak bites. This will help ensure that the beef develops a good sear on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. To cook the meat:

1. Use tongs to add the marinated pieces to the skillet, shaking off any excess marinade before adding them to the pan.
2. Cook the steak pieces for 2-3 minutes per side or until they develop a dark crust and are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
3. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, which can cause the beef to steam instead of sear.

Leftover Steak Bites?

Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, add the beef to a hot skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until warmed. You can also reheat in a greased baking dish in the oven covered at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until heated.

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Sweet and Spicy Steak Bites

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These sweet and spicy steak bites are perfect for anyone looking for a quick and flavorful dish. Tender pieces of steak are seasoned with a blend of spices, then seared to perfection. Serve them on their own as a tasty snack or pair them with your favorite sides for a mouthwatering meal.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 6 minutes mins

1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 11 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1.5 lb. beef sirloin steak or beef of choice cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp chili paste
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

 

• Cut beef into bite-sized pieces
• In a medium bowl mix 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp chili paste in a bowl. Add the beef to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• When ready to cook, drizzle olive oil in a cast iron skillet or frying pan and preheat over medium-high heat. Make sure your pan is good and hot! Remove the beef from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
• Cook the meat for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Serve the sweet and spicy steak bites over hot rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.

Notes

1. Use tongs to add the marinated pieces to the skillet, shaking off any excess marinade before adding them to the pan.
2. Cook the steak pieces for 2-3 minutes per side or until they develop a dark crust and are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
3. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, which can cause the beef to steam instead of sear.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 907mgPotassium: 677mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 3mg

Keyword beef bite appetizers, beef tips, chili paste, garlic beef, sweet and spicy beef

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