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Raw steak bites, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame seeds, and scallions laid out for easy weeknight dinners.

Easy Weeknight Dinners: Sticky Pan-Seared Asian Steak Bites

These easy weeknight dinners feature tender, pan-seared Asian steak bites coated in a thick, glossy, dark soy-garlic glaze, topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb (450g) Sirloin or Ribeye Steak Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Avocado Oil Or any high-smoke-point oil
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp (45g) Brown Sugar Can substitute with honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp (5g) Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Beef Broth
  • 1 tbsp (8g) Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (9g) Toasted White Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 stalks Scallions (Green Onions) Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-Bottomed Skillet Cast iron preferred for a deep caramelized crust.
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl & Whisk For whisking the glaze slurry.

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the cubed steak completely dry using paper towels. Season generously with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat with avocado oil. Once shimmering, add the steak bites in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a dark caramelized crust, then flip to sear the remaining sides.
  3. Remove the steak temporarily. Lower heat to medium-low, add minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Whisk soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl. Pour into the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until thick and glossy.
  5. Return steak to the pan. Toss for 30 seconds until the sticky sauce clings to the beef. Remove from heat, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh chopped scallions, and serve in a rustic bowl.

Notes

Tip 1: Patting the steak dry ensures a perfect sear rather than steaming the meat.
Tip 2: Do not crowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat.