Sticky Honey Soy Steak Bites with Mushrooms
Sticky Honey Soy Steak Bites are a rich, flavorful, and quick dinner that hits all the right notes. Packed with tender beef and buttery mushrooms in a sweet-savory glaze, it’s weeknight-friendly comfort food at its finest.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Marinating Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
- 2 pounds steak rib-eye, sirloin, or filet, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 6 oz mushrooms quartered
In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
Place steak cubes in a large zip-top bag. Pour sauce over the meat and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to marinate.
Heat vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Work in batches to sear the steak pieces until browned on all sides. Don’t overcrowd the pan. Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan. Toss in mushrooms and cook until golden and tender, about 5–7 minutes.
Return steak to pan with mushrooms. Pour in a few tablespoons of the leftover marinade and stir until everything is hot and coated in sauce.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with sliced scallions or sesame seeds.
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Don’t skip drying the steak after marinating — it helps get a better sear.
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Cook steak in batches for the best caramelization.
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For a saucier version, reduce remaining marinade in a small pot and drizzle on top before serving.