Easy to make Asian Steak Bites—ready in 30 minutes or less! Serve with this amazingly delicious dipping sauce that requires only four ingredients!
author’s note
The Appetizer I Could Eat for Dinner!
I’m fairly certain appetizers were invented for people who really, really love food. It’s the perfect way to sample all kinds of dishes with the very clear understanding that you aren’t done eating yet. You’ve still got the main dish to take care of!
As a self-proclaimed snacking fiend and appetizer fanatic, about 90% of my diet consists of appetizer-type foods, give or take a few percentage points. So these appetizer steak bites? Yes, my family asks for them all the time.
Just a few key ingredients pack these bites with flavor. Marinate them for 20 minutes, cook them in a hot skillet, then dredge them in a delicious creamy sriracha-lime sauce. Easy enough, right?! Let me show you what I mean…
Asian Steak Bites Ingredients
| Ingredient | Easy swaps or tips |
|---|---|
| Flank steak or sirloin | Sirloin is a great swap and often easier to find |
| Reduced-sodium soy sauce | Use coconut aminos if needed |
| Honey | Brown sugar works in a pinch |
| Sriracha | Adjust amount to control spice |
| Sesame oil | Don’t skip, it makes a big difference |
| Garlic | Fresh is best, but jarred works |
Featured Comment
“These Steak Bites are unbelievably delicious! We seriously can’t get enough! It’s the perfect low carb dinner that keeps everyone full!”
– Cody
How to Make Easy Asian Steak Bites
- Prep: Cut the steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate: Toss with the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, sesame oil, and garlic.
- Make the Sauce: Stir together the mayo, lime, sriracha, and sugar.
- Cook: Sear the steak in a very hot skillet in batches.
- Serve: Top with sesame seeds and serve with the dipping sauce.
Quick Tip
When cooking at high temperatures, be sure to have the stove’s exhaust fan turned on before you need it! Nobody wants to set off the smoke alarm!
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Easy Asian Steak Bites
Equipment
- Large skillet nonstick
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds flank steak sirloin steak also works
- 4 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- Toasted sesame seeds optional
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 large limes
- 3 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
Steak Bites
- Prep the steak: Trim off any excess fat, then slice the meat against the grain into strips just under 1 inch wide.
- Rotate the strips and cut into bite-size pieces. (Remove any large chunks of fat or gristle.)
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and garlic.
- Place the meat pieces in the mixture and toss well to coat. Cover tightly and marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- While the steak is marinating, make the sauce by combining the ingredients in a small bowl.
- When ready to cook, turn on your ventilation fan. Heat a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high to high heat. As the pan heats, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
- Place some of the steak in the pan in a single layer. It should sizzle loudly as soon as it hits the pan to get a nice sear. (If it doesn’t, the pan isn’t hot enough.)
- Don’t stir or move the meat for 30–45 seconds. You want it to sizzle and brown on one side. Quickly flip the bites over and cook for an additional 30–45 seconds, just long enough to sear the outside of the meat but not cook the inside. You want these bites tender, so avoid overcooking.
- Remove the cooked steak bites to a plate. Add the remaining sesame oil to the pan and repeat the cooking process with the next batch.
- Once all the meat is cooked, top with sesame seeds (if desired) and serve with the dipping sauce.
Dipping Sauce
- Zest part of 1 lime to get 1/2 teaspoon lime zest and juice 2 limes to get about 3–4 tablespoons lime juice.
- Combine the mayo, lime juice, lime zest, sriracha, and sugar in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and taste (add additional lime or sriracha to personal preference).
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe adapted from Barefeet in the Kitchen.
These Steak Bites are unbelievably delicious! We seriously can’t get enough! It’s the perfect low carb dinner that keeps everyone full!
I am so happy you’re loving these Steak Bites! Thanks Cody! 🙂
I’m trying to make this tonight, searching every store and can’t find kikkoman brand Thai chili sauce anywhere, would another brand of chili sauce work or are they different at all?
What is the yield of your recipe? I am organizing a Christmas party for 30 and I would like to have 90 pieces. Should I double your recipe?
I would triple it!
fried rice with veggies is the best!
Previous reply: Should have read Buy it in jug
I just used soy sauce in a new marinate last night. But it in jug container because I use it so much!
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I used soy sauce to marinate chicken tenders then grill them with veggies.