Tender Beef Bite Snacks (Printable Version)
Tender beef cubes marinated and baked into smoky, savory protein bites perfect for snacking.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into ¾ inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tsp sesame seeds
# How-To:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
02 - Add beef cubes to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Heat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
04 - Place marinated beef cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between pieces.
05 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through, until cubes are browned and cooked through.
06 - For additional caramelization, broil for 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Remove from oven, let rest for 2 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They come together in under 40 minutes, which means you can serve something restaurant-quality without stress.
- Everyone calls them "those beef things" and asks for the recipe, even people who don't usually cook.
02 -
- Don't skip the resting step—those 2 minutes let the meat relax back into itself and stay tender instead of tough.
- Turning them halfway through is the difference between bites that are evenly caramelized and ones that are raw on one side and burnt on the other.
03 -
- Cut the beef into uniform pieces before marinating so they all cook at the same rate and finish at the same time.
- Use a meat thermometer if you're nervous—these are done at about 60°C (140°F) for medium-rare, which is where they're most tender.