Holiday

Steak Bites

A holiday appetizer from Savor the Holidays — ready in 25 minutes.

25 min total 4 servings AppetizersEntertaining · Holiday
Cyman Huang

Recipe by Cyman Huang

Cooked, styled and photographed in his kitchen.

Steak Bites

Steak Bites opens the appetizer chapter of Savor the Holidays — a crowd-pleasing bite built for gatherings, parties, and festive tables.

Watch it come together

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds steak (such as sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).

  2. 2

    Place the steak pieces in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, making sure all the pieces are coated. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for more flavor.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off, and add the steak to the hot skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Note: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the steak bites.

  5. 5

    Remove the cooked Steak Bites from the skillet and set them aside.

  6. 6

    In the same skillet, pour the remaining marinade and cook it over medium heat until it thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Return the cooked Steak Bites to the skillet and toss them in the thickened sauce for about a minute, ensuring they are coated evenly.

  8. 8

    Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the Asian-inspired Steak Bites with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

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