Asian Steak Bites are the secret way to get take-out style flavors on your plate so fast, you’ll be amazed you ever thought ordering in was the easier option! The steak bites are juicy, savory, and truly beefy, made all the more so with their ultra-quick trip in a soy sauce marinade. Then the bites are coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy homemade sauce with notes of garlic and honey. Mmm, that just sounds heavenly right about now. Asian Steak Bites are easy, breezy, and tasty, so don’t be surprised when you find them in regular rotation at your house!
Ingredients
For the steak and the marinade:
- 1-pound ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sweet soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
For the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
For the cooking and garnish:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or sesame oil
- green onion, to taste, sliced
- sesame seeds, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a medium-size bowl, combine the steak, 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, the sweet soy sauce, the black pepper, the cornstarch, and the baking soda together.
Step 2 –Heat a wok or a skillet over high heat until hot.
Step 3 –Whisk the remaining hoisin sauce, the remaining soy sauce, the honey, the chili garlic sauce, and the water in a small bowl.
Step 4 –Add the oil to the hot wok.
Step 5 –Add the marinated steak to the hot oil in a single layer.
Step 6 –Sear the steak for 1 minute before tossing and stirring.
Step 7 –Sear the steak until medium-rare, about 2 minutes.
Step 8 –Pour the sauce over the steak bites and cook until thickened, about 1 minute.
Step 9 –Transfer the wok from the heat.
Step 10 –Serve, garnished with the green onion and the sesame seeds.
