Crisp on the outside, hot and juicy on the inside, these Asian Steak Bites are a hit every single time I make them. This is one of my favorite ways to cook beef.
It only takes a few minutes and the result is bite-size pieces of the juiciest steak you will ever eat!
Asian Steak Bites
Oh, how I love this recipe. The last time I was in the mood for steak bites, I tried this quick honey soy marinade, and WOW. The whole family went crazy for these and they disappeared in just a few minutes.
Tender, juicy morsels of steak tossed in honey soy marinade are a dinner-time hit with kids and adults alike. We never get tired of these steak bites!
Everyone loves steak but what I don’t always love is cooking individual steaks on the stovetop. These juicy bits of steak cook up in just minutes with little effort every time.
Asian Steak Bites are just the latest incarnation of this favorite quick dinner. Indian Spiced Steak Bites make me so happy with a big side of basmati rice. Buttered Steak Bites with Mushrooms are also often requested.
Asian Steak Recipe
Making steak bites starts by slicing steak into half-inch strips. Then, you stir together a simple marinade of soy sauce, honey and chili paste to make the marinade.
Pour the marinade over the pieces of steak and toss well to coat. Let the meat marinade for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors absorb and mingle.
Once the meat is good and marinated, it’s time to cook it in a little oil on the stove top. Heat the oil in your skillet before adding the meat. Cook the steak bites in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Remove the steak from the pan when the outsides of each piece are brown but the insides are still tender and juicy. The meat will continue cooking for a couple of minutes after you remove it from the heat.
Keep an eye on the pan while the steak is cooking. If the meat begins to smoke, the pan is too hot. You may need to lower the heat a little bit once you add the steak to the skillet.
Asian Steak Ingredients
- flank or skirt steak
- soy sauce
- honey
- chili paste
- olive oil
Note: I originally used flank steak in this recipe, however skirt steak also works well. We love steak bites, so I’ll typically pick up several of whatever kind of steak is on sale at the store that week.
Both plain chili paste and garlic chili paste work well in the steak marinade.
Asian Steak
These steak bites cooked with honey soy marinade are phenomenal with a big bowl of Simple Asian Rice on the side.
I’ve also served these with Roasted Red Potatoes, Melting Sweet Potatoes, Spicy Caramelized Cauliflower, and Salad Skewers. This is a satisfying meal that everyone loves and these juicy steak bites work well with almost any side dish.
If you’re looking for more quick and easy Asian main dish ideas, check out these Huli Huli Chicken Bites and this Spicy Orange Garlic Shrimp. This Easy Thai Chicken is next on my list to try!
My family is so nuts for steak bites that we rarely have any leftovers. However, cold leftover steak bites are delicious tossed cold into a salad for lunch the next day.
A current favorite is Cajun Steak Bites, just enough kick to please both my spice lovers and less adventurous eaters.
On the hunt for a great chicken recipe with Asian flavors? If you like the marinade in this recipe, try Sticky Asian Chicken and this Honey Soy Chicken next. We love Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites and Honey Spice Chicken Bites too.
And I can’t talk about my favorite Asian recipes without reminding you of Cheater Korean Beef. With all these fast and tasty recipes to add to your meal rotation, you may never call for take out again.
Kitchen Tip: I use this skillet, these tongs, and this spatula to make this recipe.
Asian Steak Bites
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1-2 tablespoons light flavored olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the steak across the grain into strips 1/2″ wide. Cut each strip into bite-size pieces, approximately 1/2″ – 3/4″ in size. Place the chunks of beef into a medium size bowl. Stir together the soy sauce, honey, and chili paste. Pour over the beef and stir to coat well. Let the meat marinate for 20-30 minutes.
- Heat a heavy bottom stainless steel pan or wok over medium high heat. When the pan is hot, add 1 tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat. Add ⅓ of the meat to the pan and spread out in a single layer. Let it cook for about a minute, until the meat has browned. Flip the meat or toss with a spatula for an additional minute or two as it finishes cooking. Remove the meat from the pan to a plate.
- Add half of the remaining meat to the hot pan and repeat the above steps. Add the cooked meat to the waiting plate. If necessary, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan before adding the remaining meat. Repeat the steps. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
{originally published 1/20/15 – recipe notes and photos updated 4/22/22}
Sarah says
As a pretty not-experienced beef person, I have to ask, can I use any type of steak? I have some sirloin in the freezer that was destined for the grill but this looks so good… will it hurt anything if I use that instead of flank steak?
Mary says
Flank is going to give you the most tender bites, but sirloin works as well. I've used both without any problems. Enjoy!
Nana says
Are we able to cook all the meat at one time instead of in sectioned?? Do you know?? Im sorry just curious as to why we wouldnt be able to cook all the meat at once..
Mary says
If you try to cook all of the meat at once, it will not have enough room in the pan to sear the edges and form a crust. You’ll wind up simmering the meat in its own juices instead of creating a crispy outside and a juicy center for each bite. (Trust me on this, I’ve tried it.)
Linda says
I love this website but there is no link to print out. it would be so much easier if there was.
phyllis says
clk. on the tital of the steak bites; recipe is there and also print button. scroll down slow and clk. on title.
Linda says
I'm sorry, i did not see the print button, but there is no picture for the reciepe
Anonymous says
I'm not seeing a print button myself. Where is it hiding?
Mary says
It isn't a button, Linda. If you click the words (printable recipe) directly under the title and recipe yield, it will pull up the printable recipe. It is a blank webpage with nothing but the recipe on it. You can print from your browser. I hope that helps!
Debra Stanton says
I opened it in safari rather than through Facebook and printed it over wifi.
Anonymous says
Since we have 5 deer in our freezers, I use the venison whenever steak is called for. I'll marinate it for several hours, using 1/2" thick pieces. I'll use big pieces so it won't dry out as venison will do if you overcook it. I'm anxious to try this.
Linda says
Is there a suggestion where we can request to have the printed page WITH the picture?
Mary says
I wish it was possible, Linda. At this time, the printable version doesn't work with a photo.
Mary Clifford says
Linda you can copy the recipe above including the picture then paste it into Word (if you have it) then save/print it there.
Ashley says
print friendly.com will let you choose what you want to print. You enter the website address and then decide what to keep or delete and then you can print or save as a pdf. I use it a lot when printing things from websites.
Anonymous says
Thanks for the great tip using printfriendly.com It worked great!
Anonymous says
waste of good sirloin. less expensive cuts are just great in this recipe
CM from CA says
*scratches her head* I am pretty sure that's why the recipe suggested "FLANK STEAK" and not Sirloin (alway to be more expensive, not to mention, for some reason, it has less BEEF FLAVOR (Carnivores, such as myself, will understand what I am talking about here.) .
Anonymous says
I'm confused as to why there not being a photo was such a big deal it's just a waste of ink and paper you had the recipe which was the necessary part.
Anonymous says
I just take a screen photo on my mobile and save to a recipe folder on my phone. Simple
Anonymous says
I used this recipe for chicken strips. It was Fabulous!
Amanda @ I Am Baker says
This is amazing! Easy but so flavorful!
Anonymous says
These look asmazingly delicious! If only we would get flank steak where I live 🙂
Anonymous says
I would try any kind of steak. I will be using venison as I usually do for steak recipes.
Laura @ My Friend's Bakery says
Those look great! I'll bet that my picky eaters would even try that!
Barbara Bakes says
This is a meal my family would go crazy for too.
Kristin says
Made these today..easy and delish.
Anonymous says
What's chili paste please
Mary says
Here's a link for the chili paste that I keep on hand:
http://bit.ly/chilipaste
I hope that helps!
Diane Harvey says
Do you have an alternative to the spicy chili paste? I can’t eat very spicy foods. I would love to try this recipe.
Mary says
You can skip it entirely or reduce the amount. These steak bites honestly aren’t super spicy, but the chili paste does add a depth of flavor.
Cindi says
I just got back from the store, and I'm happy to report that even my small-town grocery store had this very same chili paste! So if my local store has it, it should be easy to find in larger stores. I can't wait to try this recipe!
Christine Labrum says
Cindi or Mary – in what section (or what aisle) of your small town grocery store did you find the chili paste?
Mary says
Chili paste is typically in the Asian foods section of most grocery stores.
Anonymous says
What do you serve with this? Rice? Veggies?
Mary says
There are links above for the different dishes I've served this with. Potatoes, veggies, rice, just about anything will be great. Enjoy!
Anonymous says
Thanks, sorry some how I missed them. I see them now.
Anonymous says
Is Chili paste easily available at any grocery store? If so, where would I find it?
Mary says
Yes! I've seen it in most grocery stores. It is usually with the International foods, near Asian sauces and things like that.
Anonymous says
Thank you!!
Melissa B says
think it would OK to marinate a little longer? I'd like to put it together before son's practice then cook when we walk in the door. Thoughts?
Mary says
I've marinated this steak as long as a couple hours without any problems, Melissa. You should be fine. Enjoy!
Melissa B says
Thanks! Let it marinate during practice… everyone loved it… I've forwarded it to friends and posted on fb… and then they made it and loved it!
stacy carovillano says
Made this last night and everyone enjoyed. I marinated the beef for several hours as opposed to just 30 minutes. Will make again.
Lori D. says
Does the chili paste make these spicy? If so, can your recommend a replacement. Thanks!
Mary says
Yes, it makes it a little bit spicy. You could skip it, but it does work to enhance the flavor. I'd suggest using less, maybe 1/2 – 1 teaspoon. I hope that helps!
Anonymous says
I will be making this tonight. I could not find chili paste in my store, but I will substitute a bit of Sriracha instead. Also, I will be doubling the sauce and adding broccoli and mushrooms, then serving over a bed of rice. I will report back with a review.
Anonymous says
I am curious how the sriracha turned out, since diff than the chili paste in flavor. I love both!
Tristin says
This was a hit with my family–I followed the recipe exactly with great success. With the response I got, I am definitely adding this to our rotation.
I served it with roasted red curry carrots (Kalyn's kitchen recipe) and steamed edamame. I added the full amount of chili paste, and while it was a bit spicy, my 2 & 5 year old still gobbled it up. ; ) Thanks for a dinner victory!
Mary says
That's awesome to hear. Sounds like I need to try Kalyn's carrots now myself! Thanks!
Mary says
I listed a few sides above the recipe, but just about anything will work well with this steak. Roasted potatoes, rice, grilled vegetables, a salad. I've made this with almost everything. I hope that helps!
Mike in KY says
I like to make this with venison along with the Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce on your condiments page. It's fantastic, as long as you're careful not to overcook the venison. Very high heat with short cooking time is the key.
Karen says
I made these and they are so unbelievably good !!
Christy says
I made your Asian bites tonight for my hubby and I.and our kids who cannot have protein..had the same thing in mushrooms..it was Amazing…THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! Recipes like yours are very helpful to my family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous says
Thank you for suggestion the mushrooms! I was thinking of making this for a friend who is in the hospital and needs to eat a lot of protein, but I'm vegetarian. I can make it for both of us now!
Anonymous says
This is so so good! Thanks for the recipe!!