Asian Steak Bites
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4.9
Asian Steak Bites
Description
This recipe begins by marinating ribeye steak cut into one-inch pieces with low sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sweet soy sauce, black pepper, cornstarch, and baking soda. Baking soda tenderizes the meat for a soft bite. The marinade sets while a simple sauce of hoisin, soy, honey, chili garlic sauce, and water is prepared separately.
The steak bites are cooked in a very hot wok or non-stick skillet with oil, allowing the beef to sear quickly and develop a crisp, slightly charred outer layer. The steak is tossed during cooking to achieve even browning and medium-rare doneness. The prepared sauce is added near the end and cooked briefly to glaze the meat.
These steak bites offer a balance of savory, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors. The texture contrasts crisp edges with a tender interior. Garnishing with sliced green onions and sesame seeds adds fresh brightness and nuttiness. They are best served immediately, suitable as appetizers or part of a meal.
Cooking in batches is advised to avoid steaming the meat. The dish stores well refrigerated for up to three days. Because soy sauce provides ample saltiness, additional salt is optional.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 1 pound ribeye steak cut into 1-inch bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sweet soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper coarsely ground
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Chili garlic sauce such as sambal oelek
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Marinate the beef. In a medium size bowl, combine the beef with all the marinade ingredients together. Set aside while preparing the sauce and heating up the wok or skillet.
- Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl whisk all the sauce ingredients together and set aside until ready to add to steak bites.
- Cook the steak bites. Heat a wok or non-stick skillet over high heat until hot. Add a tablespoon of vegetable oil or sesame oil to it. Add the marinated beef to the wok and arrange in a single layer. Sear for a minute before tossing then continue cooking for another 2 minutes, tossing a couple times, until the steak bites look almost charred. This is for medium-rare, if you prefer it medium, just cook it a minute or so longer.
- Add the sauce. Pour the sauce over the steak bites and cook for another minute while tossing then remove the wok from heat.
- Garnish and serve. Serve immediately garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Ensure the wok or skillet is very hot to achieve a crispy exterior on the steak bites.
- Cooking in batches prevents steaming and maintains texture and flavor.
- Adjust cooking time based on steak piece size and desired doneness.
- No additional salt is usually needed due to soy sauce's salt content; adjust seasoning after tasting.
- Store leftover steak bites in an airtight container at room temperature before refrigerating, up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 794mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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