Teriyaki Steak Bites with Green Pepper and Onion

These Teriyaki Steak Bites are tender, juicy, and coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze. They're quick to make and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Japanese Inspired, Southern

Keyword Teriyaki-steak-bites-with-green-pepper-and-onion, teriyaki-steak-recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 294kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

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 - 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. 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 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.
Garnish - Just before serving, you could sprinkle the top with sesame seeds and green onions for color.

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