Description

Okay, imagine taking the best parts of a perfectly cooked steak — that caramelized, buttery crust and tender, juicy center — and making it into pop-in-your-mouth perfection. That’s exactly what these Marinated Steak Bites are. We’re talking fork-tender cubes of beef that have been bathing in a marinade so good it should probably be illegal, then seared to golden-brown glory in a screaming hot pan. The result? Little nuggets of meaty heaven that disappear faster than your willpower at a dessert buffet. Fair warning: once you make these, regular steak might feel like too much work. Why commit to a whole steak when you can have perfectly portioned bites of bliss?

Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

1/3 cup soy sauce (low sodium if you’re being responsible)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (the secret weapon)
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional but recommended)

For the Steak:

2 lbs sirloin or ribeye, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp high-heat oil (avocado or vegetable)
Salt to taste
Fresh herbs for garnish (parsley, thyme, or rosemary)

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Up the Magic Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Taste it and marvel at how good it is — this is going to be incredible.

Step 2: Marinate Like Your Life Depends on It Put your steak cubes in a zip-lock bag or bowl, pour over the marinade, and massage everything together. The steak needs at least 2 hours to soak up all that flavor, but overnight is where the real magic happens. If you’re impatient, even 30 minutes will do something, but don’t expect miracles.

Step 3: Get Your Pan Screaming Hot Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off. Heat a large cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it’s smoking hot. Add your oil and let it shimmer.

Step 4: Sear Like a Pro Working in batches (don’t crowd the pan or you’ll steam instead of sear), add steak bites in a single layer. Don’t touch them for 2-3 minutes — let them develop that gorgeous crust. Flip and sear another 1-2 minutes for medium-rare perfection.

Step 5: Rest and Season Transfer to a plate and let them rest for 2-3 minutes. Hit them with a pinch of salt and fresh herbs while they’re still hot.

Step 6: Try Not to Eat All of Them Serve immediately and watch people lose their minds. Good luck saving any for later.

Notes

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes to catch all those incredible pan juices
Toss with pasta and some of the marinade for an instant dinner
Thread onto toothpicks for the ultimate party appetizer
Pile on top of a salad for the world’s best steak salad
Stuff into tortillas with some peppers and onions for steak bite tacos

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: ~380 kcal per serving
Protein: ~32g