Easy to make Asian Steak Bites—ready in 30 minutes or less! Serve with a creamy sriracha-lime dipping sauce made from just four ingredients.
The Best Appetizer: Asian Steak Bites!
Appetizers are perfect for people who love variety and bold flavors. These Asian Steak Bites are a favorite for snacking, sharing, or serving as a starter. They’re marinated briefly, seared in a hot skillet, and served with a tangy, creamy sriracha-lime sauce that brightens every bite.
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 adds important flavor |
| Garlic | Fresh is best, but jarred minced garlic will work |
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 the steak: Trim excess fat and slice the steak against the grain into strips just under 1 inch wide. Turn the strips and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Marinate: In a large bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and minced garlic. Add the steak bites, toss to coat, cover, and marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Make the dipping sauce: While the steak marinates, combine 1/2 cup mayo, juice and zest from the limes (about 3–4 tablespoons juice and 1/2 teaspoon zest), 3 teaspoons sriracha, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust lime or sriracha as desired.
Cook the steak: Turn on your ventilation fan. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high to high heat and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add a single layer of steak pieces so they sizzle immediately. Let them sear without stirring for 30–45 seconds, flip and sear the other side for another 30–45 seconds. Aim for a browned exterior while keeping the inside tender—avoid overcooking. Cook in batches if needed, adding the remaining sesame oil between batches. Transfer cooked bites to a plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Serve: Plate the steak bites and serve with the sriracha-lime dipping sauce on the side.
Quick Tip
When cooking at high temperatures, have the stove’s exhaust fan on to avoid smoke and prevent the alarm from going off.
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Easy Asian Steak Bites
Equipment
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Large nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak (sirloin 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
- Juice and zest of 2 large limes (about 3–4 tablespoons juice and 1/2 teaspoon zest)
- 3 teaspoons Sriracha
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Steak Bites
- Trim excess fat and slice the meat against the grain into strips just under 1 inch wide. Rotate and cut into bite-size pieces, removing any gristle.
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and garlic. Add the steak pieces, toss to coat, cover, and marinate 20 minutes up to 4 hours.
- While the steak marinates, prepare the dipping sauce.
- When ready to cook, turn on the ventilation fan. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high to high heat and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Place a single layer of steak in the pan; it should sizzle immediately.
- Let the meat sear without moving for 30–45 seconds, flip and sear the other side 30–45 seconds. Aim for a browned exterior while keeping the interior tender. Cook in batches if needed, adding remaining sesame oil between batches.
- Transfer cooked steak bites to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired, and serve with the dipping sauce.
Dipping Sauce
- Zest part of 1 lime to get 1/2 teaspoon zest and juice both limes to get about 3–4 tablespoons juice.
- Combine mayo, lime juice, lime zest, sriracha, and sugar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, stir well, and adjust lime or sriracha to taste.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Store steak bites and dipping sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the steak bites in a skillet over medium heat for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 377 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 26 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Recipe adapted from Barefeet in the Kitchen.