Honey Garlic Steak Bites with Rice
This Honey Garlic Steak Bites with Rice is a quick, flavorful weeknight winner with tender steak glazed in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce over fluffy rice.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce use low sodium if preferred
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooked rice for serving (white, brown, or flavorful options like Jeera Rice Cumin Rice)
- chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Start by trimming any excess fat from the sirloin, then cut the beef into uniform bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the honey garlic sauce.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak bites in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until browned but juicy.
- Lower heat to medium, pour the honey garlic sauce over the steak bites, and toss to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens into a sticky glaze.
- Serve the steak bites over a generous scoop of warm cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Spoons
Notes
- Use ribeye or flank steak as alternatives, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos for a soy-free option.
- Store steak bites and rice separately for meal prep; reheat gently to keep steak tender.