Honey Garlic Steak Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 pounds beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tablespoon sesame oil or alternative (olive oil or vegetable oil)
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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½ cup honey
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½ cup ketchup
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½ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
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½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
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1 cup cold filtered water
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Optional: green onion, scallions, parsley, sesame seeds
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1 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with an equal amount of cold water (if desired for thickening)
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium/medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown beef pieces on all sides without fully cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
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Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker. In a bowl, whisk together garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and oregano. Pour mixture over the beef. Add water and stir to combine.
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Cover slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours. Avoid using HIGH setting to prevent the honey from burning.
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After 4 hours, check if beef is tender. If desired, thicken sauce by adding cornstarch slurry in 1-tablespoon increments until your preferred consistency is reached. Finish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
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Using sauté mode, heat oil in the Instant Pot. Brown beef in batches as described earlier. Whisk together honey, garlic, ketchup, soy sauce, and oregano in a bowl. Pour mixture over meat and add water. Cover, set the valve to 'sealing,' and cook on HIGH pressure for 20 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for at least 10 minutes. Turn on sauté mode, add cornstarch slurry to thicken sauce if desired, and finish with sesame seeds and green onion.
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Brown beef in sesame oil over medium/medium-high heat, working in batches as needed. Combine garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, and oregano in a bowl. Pour over browned beef, and add water to deglaze the pan. Cover the Dutch oven and cook in a 250°F oven for 2–3 hours until beef is tender. Stir in cornstarch slurry if needed to thicken sauce, adding in 1-tablespoon increments. Finish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
# Notes:
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Check beef tenderness before adding cornstarch slurry to avoid over-thickening the sauce.
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Instant Pot natural release times can vary based on the appliance and contents.