Honey Garlic Steak Bites Recipe
Tender and flavorful Honey Garlic Steak Bites cooked in a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or Dutch oven for a delicious meal that is sure to impress.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (varies by cooking method)
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, Dutch Oven
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
For the Steak Bites:
- 2 pounds beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (alternative: olive oil or vegetable oil)
For the Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cold filtered water
Optional Toppings:
- Green onion
- Scallions
- Parsley
- Sesame seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with an equal amount of cold water for thickening, if desired
- SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet, brown the beef pieces. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker. Combine garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and oregano in a bowl. Pour over meat, add water, and stir. Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours. If desired, thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry. Serve with toppings.
- INSTANT POT DIRECTIONS
Brown beef in batches using sauté mode. Add sauce ingredients, water, and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow natural pressure release, then thicken sauce if desired. Finish with toppings.
- DUTCH OVEN DIRECTIONS
Brown steak in a dutch oven, then add sauce ingredients and water. Cook in the oven at 250°F for 2-3 hours. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry, and finish with toppings.
Notes
- Ensure not to overcrowd the pan when browning the beef for optimal caramelization.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize with additional seasonings or vegetables to personalize the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 1200mg
- Fat: Approximately 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 75mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Steak Bites, Slow Cooker Steak Bites, Instant Pot Recipe, Dutch Oven Steak Bites