Teriyaki Steak Bites
Teriyaki steak bites cook fast and bring bold, sticky flavor that’s perfect for busy weeknights, parties, or easy family dinners. This quick and easy teriyaki steak recipe uses simple ingredients and makes juicy, tender bites every time.
Servings: 4 servings
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: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1815mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg