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Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites – Introduction & Quick Summary

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (≈450 g) steak, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Optional: ½ tsp fresh ginger, minced

  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)

  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)

  • 1 tsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • Optional: ½ tsp red pepper flakes or sriracha

  • ½ tsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water (for slurry, if needed)

  • Garnish: sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Pat steak cubes dry and season with salt and pepper.

  • Preheat skillet over medium-high heat; add oil.

  • In batches, sear steak cubes 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

  • Lower heat to medium-low, add garlic (and ginger) and sauté briefly.

  • Add soy sauce, sweetener, and vinegar; bring to simmer.

  • If sauce is too thin, stir in cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thickened.

  • Return steak to pan, toss in glaze, and cook 1–2 more minutes until coated.

  • Remove from heat, garnish, and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the pan—sear in batches for best crust.

  • Use a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) for even heat.

  • Adjust sweetness or heat to taste (add more sweetener or red pepper).

  • To keep sauce glossy, avoid overheating or burning the glaze.

  • For leftover pieces, reheat gently in a pan and add a splash of water or fresh sauce.

Nutrition

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