Description
These Szechuan Peppercorn Garlic Butter Steak Bites deliver a flavorful experience with tender sirloin coated in a vibrant, aromatic sauce. The unique tingling sensation from Szechuan peppercorns combined with garlic butter and a soy-ginger drizzle will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g beef sirloin, 1 inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp ground Szechuan peppercorns
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp water)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or microgreens
Instructions
- Marinate Steak: Combine steak, tamari, rice vinegar, ginger, and peppercorns; marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Sear Steak: Sear steak in hot skillet with 1.5 Tbsp butter for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic in remaining 1.5 Tbsp butter for 30 seconds.
- Make Glaze: Stir in honey (if using), sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry; thicken for 1 minute.
- Combine & Glaze: Return steak to skillet, toss to coat, and warm through.
- Serve: Plate steak bites, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
For optimal searing, ensure the skillet is very hot and avoid overcrowding. Toasting Szechuan peppercorns enhances their aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: steak,szechuan,peppercorn,garlic butter,asian,beef,appetizer,easy,quick