𝑇𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝐻𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝐺𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝐵𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟

𝑆𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑟 𝐻𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑦 𝐺𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑖𝑐 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑘 𝐵𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑠

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

2 lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces 🥩
1/4 cup honey 🍯
1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium) 🧂
5 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1/4 cup beef broth 🥣
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish) 🌱
Chopped green onions for garnish 🧅

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Prepare the Steak:
Begin by carefully trimming the sirloin steak 🥩, removing any excess fat to ensure that each bite is tender and flavorful. Once trimmed, cut the steak into evenly sized, bite-sized pieces, roughly 1 inch across. This uniformity in size helps ensure even cooking, allowing each piece to absorb the rich flavors of the sauce. After cutting the steak, season generously with salt 🧂 and pepper 🌶️, making sure to coat every piece evenly. Let the seasoned steak sit for a few minutes while you prepare the skillet for searing.

2. Sear the Steak:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat 🔥 and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil 🫒. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers, but not to the point of smoking. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the steak bites into the skillet in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding the pan as this will prevent proper searing. Work in batches if necessary. Sear the steak for about 2-3 minutes on each side until each piece is browned and develops a crispy crust. This step locks in the juices, creating a rich, savory base for the slow cooker. Once seared, remove the steak bites from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.

3. Prepare the Sauce:
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲 🍯🧄. 𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝘀𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲 🧂, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰 🧄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗵 🥣. 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗰’𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗸’𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝘀. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝟭 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀.

4. Transfer to Slow Cooker:
Now that the steak bites are seared and the sauce is ready, it’s time to bring everything together in the slow cooker 🥘. Place the seared steak bites into the slow cooker, arranging them in an even layer to ensure they all cook evenly. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the steak, making sure every piece is coated with the rich, flavorful liquid. The sauce will not only flavor the meat but also tenderize it as it slowly simmers, resulting in incredibly juicy and flavorful steak bites.

5. Slow Cooking:
Cover the slow cooker and set it to low 🔄 for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours ⏳, depending on your schedule. The low setting allows the flavors to meld slowly, creating a deeper, more intense taste, while the high setting will cook the dish faster if you’re short on time. Throughout the cooking process, gently stir the steak bites every hour or so to ensure they cook evenly and are fully immersed in the sauce. As the steak cooks, it will absorb the sweet and savory flavors, becoming tender enough to cut with a fork. The longer cooking time will result in softer, melt-in-your-mouth steak bites.

6. Finishing the Dish:
After the slow cooking process is complete, check the consistency of the sauce. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid from the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some of the liquid to evaporate. Alternatively, you can transfer the sauce to a small saucepan and simmer it on the stove to reduce it further. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more salt or pepper to balance the flavors.

7. Serve and Garnish:
Once the steak bites are fully cooked and the sauce has reached your desired consistency, it’s time to serve 🍽️. Transfer the steak bites to a serving dish, making sure to drizzle them with the remaining sauce. For a burst of freshness and added texture, garnish with toasted sesame seeds 🌱 and chopped green onions 🧅. These garnishes not only add color but also enhance the overall flavor of the dish. Serve the steak bites over a bed of steamed rice 🍚 or alongside your favorite vegetables, such as broccoli 🥦 or sautéed green beans, for a complete and satisfying meal.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
Cooking Time: 4-5 hours (low) / 2-3 hours (high)
𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟯𝟭𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟰

~ 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒆𝒔