Description
Firecracker Steak Bites are juicy sirloin cubes seared to perfection and coated in a spicy-sweet firecracker sauce. This easy skillet recipe delivers bold flavor in every bite, ideal as an appetizer or over rice for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup buffalo sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Pat the sirloin dry and cut into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
3. Sear the steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until a deep crust forms. Remove and set aside.
4. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, buffalo sauce, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
5. Reduce the skillet to medium heat and melt the butter.
6. Add the firecracker sauce mixture to the skillet and stir until combined.
7. Return the steak to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
8. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the meat.
9. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Use a hot cast iron skillet to get the perfect sear without overcooking the steak.
Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before tossing it back into the sauce for maximum juiciness.
Adjust heat level by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes and buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: firecracker steak bites, spicy steak bites, skillet steak recipe