Teriyaki Steak Bites
One skillet entrées like these Teriyaki Steak Bites with green pepper and onion will make you think you’re dining at a steakhouse rather than at your own kitchen table. It features tender bite-size pieces of sirloin steak that are seasoned and smothered with a flavorful sauce. I like to pair it with green bell pepper and onion wedges which expands the flavor profile and adds color, too.
Ingredients to Make Teriyaki Steak Bites Recipe
I love making skillets that start with tender cuts of beef like these steak tips. It gives me the opportunity to stretch my grocery budget and serve skillets like this one seasoned with a flavorful teriyaki sauce and enhanced by the addition of peppers and onions to add bulk. I’m feeding boys after all, and it can be a challenge at times to fill them up. This simple skillet fits the bill much like my smothered steak tips with mushrooms and onion and sirloin steak tips with colorful peppers and onion that can be wrapped-up in a tortilla and turned into fajitas with ease. Ingredients to make Teriyaki Steak Tip with Peppers and Onion: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)
- Beef: Thick cut top sirloin steaks cut into bite-size pieces.
- Vegetables: Large green bell pepper and large onion sliced into 1/4-inch wedges adds texture.
- Oil: Olive oil or vegetable oil for sautéing the steak cubes, plus additional as needed.
- Sauce: Teriyaki sauce forms the base of the sauce.
- Sugar: Light brown sugar for sweetness.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch thickens the sauce.
- Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil lends a pop of authentic Asian flavor.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, garlic salt and crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
How to Make the Best Teriyaki Steak Bites Recipe
- Steak – Cut the steak into bite size cubes about 3/4-inch and slice the veggies.
- Make the Marinade – Whisk together the teriyaki, brown sugar, corn starch, sesame oil, garlic powder, garlic salt and red pepper flakes. Whisk until the brown sugar and cornstarch are completely dissolved. Pour over the steak bites and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat Oil – Drizzle a large skillet (12-inch) with olive oil. Turn to high heat.
- Cook the Steak – Sear the steak bites in batches cooking on both sides. Adjust the cooking time to your desired doneness. Remove to a platter and keep warm until all of the steak bites are cooked. Add additional olive oil between batches as needed.
- Sauté the Green Pepper and Onion – Add the green pepper and onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes over medium-high heat or until crisp tender. Adjust the salt, if needed. (The drippings left behind in the pan will season the vegetables)
- Combine – Add the steak bites back to the skillet and stir to distribute.
- Serve – Remove the skillet from the heat and serve immediately with rice, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes or any of your favorite sides.’
Tips for Making Steak Bites
- Kitchen Tools You’ll Need: A large 12-inch skillet, sharp knife and cutting board, whisk, measuring cups and spoons, large spoon for stirring and a small bowl.
- Sesame Oil: Toasted sesame oil adds a punch of flavor to the steak bites. A little goes a long way so be mindful and use the amount called for in the recipe. You could also use sesame seeds as a garnish.
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prep the peppers and onion and the steak bites one day in advance and store them in plastic baggies in the fridge to expedite preparation.
- Side Dishes to Serve with Steak Bites: Teriyaki Rice with Mushrooms and Peas, you could also serve them over Oven Baked Rice or with a side of Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole and Roasted Panko Parmesan Broccoli. You could never go wrong with a Wedge Salad drizzled with bleu cheese dressing or a honey apple cider vinegar vinaigrette to complement the savory flavor of the steak.
Recipe Variations
- Best Cut of Beef to Use: What steak is best for steak bites? You can make this savory teriyaki steak skillet using another kind of steak such as new york strip or ribeye steak. When doing so, adjust the cooking time depending on the cut that you choose to use cooking the steak to your desired level of doneness. Stew meat requires a much longer cooking time and isn’t suitable for this recipe.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: I use toasted sesame oil in this recipe. You can use plain sesame oil or vegetable oil in the same amount, if desired.
- Teriyaki Sauce Substitution: You could use soy sauce in place of teriyaki sauce.
- Peppers: You could also use a red bell peppers, orange bell peppers or yellow bell peppers. You may opt to use a variety of peppers like fajitas. Regardless, of the color or variety of the bell peppers, the flavor combination is still Asian inspired.
Storage and Leftovers
- Leftovers: Store cooked Teriyaki Steak Bites in an airtight container chilled in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat steak gently in a skillet over medium heat or in an air fryer. I don’t recommend reheating steak in the microwave.
- Freezer: You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and gently reheat before serving.
More Easy Steak Recipes to Make
Skillets like these Teriyaki Steak Bites give you the opportunity to dine in style in the comfort of your own home. bank. More steak recipes to make:
- Smothered Steak Tips with Onions and Mushrooms are delicious with a side of mashed potatoes.
- Sirloin Tips with Peppers and Onion can be made in several different flavor combinations transforming them into stir fry or fajitas.
- Chicken Fried Steak and Gravy is comfort food done right!
- Grilled Chili Rubbed Skirt Steak requires only a few ingredients for maximum flavor.
- Simmer this Slow Cooked Smothered Cubed Steak all day in your crockpot for an easy dinner.
- Bella and Brie Steakhouse Salad from Cupcakes and Kale Chips.
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Teriyaki Steak Bites with Green Pepper and Onion
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 294kcal
Ingredients
- 3-3 1/2 lbs thick cut top sirloin steaks cut into bite size pieces
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil plus additional as needed
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil or sesame oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 large green bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced (Or a poblano pepper)
- 1 large onion sliced into 1/4-inch wedges
Instructions
- Cut the steak into bite size cubes about 3/4-inch.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the teriyaki, brown sugar, corn starch, sesame oil, garlic powder, garlic salt and red pepper flakes. Whisk until the brown sugar and cornstarch are completely dissolved.
- Pour over the steak bites and toss until evenly coated.
- Drizzle a large skillet (12-inch) with olive oil. Turn to high heat.
- Once the pan is hot, fry the steak bites in batches. (Lower the heat to medium-high if needed to prevent burning) Cook for 4-6 minutes total on both sides turning as needed. Adjust the cooking time to your desired doneness.
- Remove to a platter and keep warm until all of the steak bites are cooked. Add additional olive oil between batches as needed.
- Add the green pepper and onion to the skillet. Saute for 2-3 minutes over medium-high or until crisp tender. Adjust the salt, if needed. (The drippings left behind in the pan will season the vegetables)
- Add the steak bites back to the skillet and stir to distribute.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and serve.
Notes
- Best Cut of Beef to Use: You can make this savory teriyaki steak skillet using another kind of steak such as new york strip or ribeye steak. When doing so, adjust the cooking time depending on the cut that you choose to use, cooking the steak to your desired level of doneness. Stew meat requires a much longer cooking time and isn’t suitable for this recipe.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: I use toasted sesame oil in this recipe. You can use plain sesame oil or vegetable oil in the same amount, if desired.
- Teriyaki Sauce Substitution: You could use soy sauce in place of teriyaki sauce.
- Peppers: You could also use a red bell peppers, orange bell peppers or yellow bell peppers. You may opt to use a variety of peppers like fajitas. Regardless, of the color or variety of the bell peppers, the flavor combination is still Asian inspired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 755mg | Potassium: 844mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 5mg
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This Teriyaki Steak bite is so delicious! I used Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade And Sauce and added a bit of Kikkoman Ponzu Citrus Seasoned Dressing & Sauce on the meat for an added twist of flavor. Best paired with my favorite Cold Barley Tea.
Thanks so much!
Hi Melissa! I just tried this and it was so easy, fast and delicious! I used some petite sirloins that I had and they were perfect.
Thank you sharing. Looking forward to try some of your other recipes:)
Hi Shannon, thanks so much, I’m delighted you enjoyed it!
What kind of teriyaki sauce do you use?
Any brand will do, go with your favorite.
I have made this three times and always delicious. The only change I make is to use
1 1/2- 2 lbs of petite sirloin. The amount of liquid is perfect for this amount. I put it on top of packaged garlic mashed potatoes. Delicious!
Thanks so much!
It was a good dish. I only used 1 pond of meat since it’s just the two of us and used a red bell pepper. I did half the sauce but I would make the full sauce next time. Served it over rice and had an arugula salad.
Loved the flavor profile on this!!! It was delicious. I made some tweeks with thin sliced meat and doubled the sauce with broccoli and rice. Great Job!
Melissa. I cooked this delicious recipe last night,for my husband birthday
everybody loved it,thank you for sharing.
How wonderful, thank you and send him my best Birthday wishes!
Did you ever make in instant pot?
I haven’t tested this in an Instant Pot. If you try it, let us know how it goes!
Something doesn’t add up here. 3 1/2 lbs is a lot of meat and this recipe is making very little marinade (only 1/4 of liquid). What am I missing?
The liquid in this recipe isn’t a marinade. Marinades are generally larger amounts of liquid with meat placed into a bag to soak or marinate overnight. The liquid in this dish is a seasoning and it coats and seasons the meat. A larger amount of liquid won’t result in browned steak. You can, of course, add more if you want to, just please note, it will change how the meat fries.
Recipe sounds delicious. Can I use other beef? I don’t eat steak. We don’t like each other!!
Hi Louise, I’m not sure how to answer, do you mean chicken or pork? If so, you could probably adapt this recipe, yes.
We have made this twice and both times it was a huge hit!
Thanks Noel, I’m so happy you’re enjoying it!
Im going to use a roast of alpaca. I will cook the meat in the pressure cooker( to ensure tenderness) and cook the vegetables seperatly, combine and throw under the broiler to give it a bit of a char. then serve with rice and french fries. I live in Peru , thats what they expect. I think it will turn out like lomo saltado but using a tougher cut of meat. Personally I would prefer USA mashed potatoes. But here the mashed potatoes are like cream soup It was delish! Even the kids liked it
I used red, yellow & orange sweet peppers instead of green peppers. It tasted great & gave the meal some great color.
Can you make this recipe with chicken instead of steak
Sure!
Delicious! I just used 1 lb of steak because it’s just 3 of us tonight. I also added about a teaspoon of fresh ginger to the marinade. I didn’t have a full pepper so I added a whole zucchini cut into bite size pieces. The sauce is delicious. Served with white rice.
Sounds awesome, thanks!
This was delicious and very easy.
Thanks so much!
Delicious! My
Husband and kids loved it too😋
Wonderful, thanks!
This was quick easy and super easy. I paired it with steamed white rice. Omit pepper flakes if you don’t like spicy. Otherwise so good!!!
Idont keep sesame seed oil for anything, can I leave it out or use something else?
You can omit, if you prefer.
This was delicious. I added a little extra garlic powder at the end and some salt and pepper. I didn’t have garlic salt so skipped it. I served with sour cream and chive mashed potatoes. Yummy!
So it says 3-31/2 lbs of sirloin? Is that 10 and 1/2lbs if steak?
The recipe calls for 3 to 3 1/2 lbs of steak. That’s 3 to 3.5 lbs. NOT 31 or 10lbs of steak.
That’s 6 to 7 half pound steaks (3.5 x .5 steaks = 6-7 )
This looks and sounds delicious! can’t wait to give it a try
Thank you!
This was delicious and quick and easy to make. The sauce was excellent. I am definitely saving this recipe.
Thanks so much!
Cowboy cookie recipe please could you email it to me