Description
Maple Balsamic Steak Bites are a perfect combination of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. With marinated sirloin or tenderloin steak, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and a touch of garlic, these juicy, caramelized bites are quick and easy to make, delivering a satisfying meal or appetizer in just 25 minutes!
Ingredients
1 pound beef steak (sirloin or tenderloin works well)
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh rosemary or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt.
- Slice the Steak: Cut the beef steak into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 inches). This ensures quick cooking and maximum flavor absorption from the marinade.
- Marinate the Steak: Place the steak bites in a resealable plastic bag or a bowl. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and let it marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat the Pan: While the steak is marinating, heat a skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat the grill if preferred).
- Cook the Steak Bites: Once the skillet is hot, remove the steak from the marinade and cook the bites in a single layer for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they reach your preferred doneness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper searing. If necessary, cook in batches.
- Add Remaining Marinade: In the last minute of cooking, pour the remaining marinade over the steak and allow it to cook down and thicken slightly to form a glaze.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh rosemary or parsley, if desired, before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a chopped jalapeño to the marinade.
Other cuts of beef such as flank steak or ribeye can be used in place of sirloin or tenderloin.
For a more savory flavor, reduce the maple syrup and increase the soy sauce or balsamic vinegar.
Grilled steak bites are an excellent alternative to skillet-cooked ones—just cook on skewers or directly on the grill grates for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
