Description
Sizzling Teriyaki Steak Bites dance with green peppers and onions in this irresistible Japanese-inspired dish. Succulent beef chunks marinated in sweet-savory sauce promise a quick, flavorful meal that will satisfy your craving for bold, restaurant-quality flavors you can easily create at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4.5 pounds / 2 kilograms)
- 2 lemons
- 1 onion, quartered
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 cups of low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice steak into bite-sized cubes, ensuring each piece is roughly equal in size for consistent cooking.
- Dice green peppers and onions into uniform chunks that complement the steak’s size, promoting even heat distribution.
- Whisk teriyaki sauce in a separate bowl, combining soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and minced garlic until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature, allowing the pan to become thoroughly hot before adding oil.
- Sear steak cubes in small batches, creating a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender, juicy interior.
- Remove steak pieces after achieving desired caramelization, setting them aside on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, quickly sauté green peppers and onions until they develop slight char marks and remain crisp.
- Return steak to the skillet, pouring teriyaki sauce over the meat and vegetables.
- Toss ingredients together, ensuring each piece gets evenly coated with the glossy, rich sauce.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and glaze the steak and vegetables.
- Transfer teriyaki steak bites to a serving platter, garnishing with optional sesame seeds or chopped green onions for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness, ensuring each bite remains juicy and easy to chew.
- Sear steak bites on high heat for 2-3 minutes to develop a beautiful caramelized exterior while keeping the inside perfectly medium-rare.
- Cut green peppers and onions into uniform bite-sized pieces to guarantee even cooking and consistent flavor distribution.
- Replace traditional teriyaki sauce with a sugar-free alternative or homemade version using liquid stevia and soy sauce for keto-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1786 kcal
- Sugar: 2.4 g
- Sodium: 373 mg
- Fat: 162 g
- Saturated Fat: 45 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 107 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 72 g
- Cholesterol: 390 mg