Honey Garlic Steak Bites (Printable Version)

Juicy steak bites in sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, topped with sesame and green onion for irresistible taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 900 g beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 15 ml sesame oil (alternatively, olive oil or vegetable oil)

→ Sauce

03 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 120 ml honey
05 - 120 ml ketchup
06 - 120 ml soy sauce or coconut aminos
07 - 0.5 g dried oregano or Italian seasoning
08 - 240 ml cold filtered water

→ Thickener (optional)

09 - 15–30 ml cornstarch, mixed with an equal amount of cold water

→ Finishing & Garnish (optional)

10 - Sliced green onion or scallions
11 - Chopped parsley
12 - Sesame seeds

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear beef pieces on all sides to develop caramelization. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and oregano. Pour the sauce over the beef.
03 - Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker. Add water and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 4–6 hours. Check at 4 hours for tenderness. If needed, add more water to prevent sauce from burning. For thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry in 15 ml increments until the desired consistency is reached. Finish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
04 - Select sauté mode and brown beef in batches with oil. Pour sauce over beef and add water. Secure lid and set to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, then allow natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes. After opening, switch to sauté mode and add cornstarch slurry as needed to thicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
05 - On the stovetop, brown steak pieces in sesame oil over medium-high heat. Deglaze with water, then add sauce mixture. Cover and transfer to a 120°C oven for 2–3 hours, or until beef is tender. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry as desired. Finish with fresh garnishes.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For optimal results, avoid overcrowding when browning meat to ensure even caramelization.
02 - Adjust sauce thickness by incorporating cornstarch slurry in increments, allowing the mixture to simmer briefly between each addition.
03 - Monitor slow cooker liquid levels to prevent burning, especially in the final hour of cooking.
04 - Use caution when releasing pressure from Instant Pot; utilize a long-handled utensil for safety.