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Easy Asian Steak Bites

Quick, flavorful steak bites with a tangy sesame-sriracha dipping sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds flank steak (or sirloin) trimmed and cut against the grain into bite-size pieces
  • 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided (1/2 teaspoon for marinade, 1 tablespoon per cooking batch plus remaining as needed)
  • 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil for marinade (included above in divided note)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • toasted sesame seeds optional, for topping
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 large limes zest 1 lime for 1/2 teaspoon zest and juice both limes (~3–4 tbsp) for sauce
  • 3 teaspoons hot chili sauce (sriracha)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Trim excess fat from the steak and slice against the grain into strips just under 1 inch wide; rotate the strips and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl whisk together 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic.
  • Add the steak pieces to the marinade and toss to coat; cover and marinate at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • While the steak marinates, make the dipping sauce: zest 1 lime to get 1/2 teaspoon zest and juice both limes (about 3–4 tablespoons), then combine the zest and juice with 1/2 cup mayo, 3 teaspoons sriracha, and 1 teaspoon sugar; season with salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high to high heat and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil; the pan should be very hot so meat sizzles on contact.
  • Cook the steak in a single layer without crowding; let pieces sear undisturbed for 30–45 seconds, flip and cook another 30–45 seconds to sear the outside but keep the interior tender.
  • Transfer cooked bites to a plate, add remaining sesame oil to the pan, and repeat with remaining steak in batches.
  • When all steak is cooked, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired and serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk or fork
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

Notes

  • Marinate for at least 20 minutes for flavor.
  • Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Use a very hot pan for a good sear.
  • Zest one lime and juice two for the sauce measurements.