Tender steak bites glazed in a sticky honey garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy rice. A sweet, savory, and satisfying skillet meal perfect for weeknights.
1 lb sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper, to taste
1–2 tsp cornstarch (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
Optional: sliced scallions, red pepper flakes
Cook rice according to package directions; keep warm.
Season steak cubes with salt, pepper, and optional cornstarch.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steak in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
In same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
Add honey and soy sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Return steak to skillet. Toss to coat and heat through.
Serve over rice. Garnish with scallions and pepper flakes if desired.
Add steamed vegetables for a full meal.
Substitute tamari for gluten-free option.
Sauce can be doubled for extra richness.