Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet is a flavorful, one-pan meal featuring tender bite-sized steak pieces coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy white rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines simple ingredients to create a rich and comforting dish with a hint of tang and optional heat from red pepper flakes.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Sauce
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice for tang)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the uncooked white rice, chicken broth, 1 tablespoon butter, and salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid. Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Prepare the Steak: While the rice is cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the bite-sized steak cubes with salt and pepper evenly.
- Brown the Steak: Add the seasoned steak cubes to the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown all sides and cook the steak through. Once cooked, remove the steak from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Combine Steak and Sauce: Return the cooked steak to the skillet and toss it thoroughly in the sauce to coat each piece. Let the steak simmer in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes so it absorbs the flavors.
- Serve: Plate the cooked rice and top it with the honey garlic butter steak. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the top for extra flavor.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or green onions for a pop of color and freshness. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious skillet meal!
Notes
- Use flank steak or sirloin for the best tenderness and flavor; avoid tougher cuts for this quick cooking method.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference or omit if desired.
- Chicken broth is preferred over water for cooking rice to add more flavor, but water can be substituted.
- For a tangier sauce, substitute apple cider vinegar with lemon juice.
- This dish can be served with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
