Description

This Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal featuring tender sirloin steak cubes seared to perfection and tossed in a savory-sweet sauce made with garlic, honey, and soy sauce. Combined with fluffy cooked rice and garnished with fresh green onions and parsley, this quick stovetop dish is both comforting and flavorful, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Steak

1½ pounds sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce and Rice

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1½ cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Garnish

2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Red pepper flakes for heat (optional)

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Instructions

Season and Sear the Steak: Season the sirloin steak cubes generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak pieces in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until aromatic. Pour in the honey and low-sodium soy sauce, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add Rice and Combine: Add the cooked rice to the skillet, stirring well to coat the rice evenly with the honey garlic butter sauce. Return the seared steak to the skillet and toss everything together to combine.
Heat Through and Garnish: Continue cooking for another 1–2 minutes until the steak and rice are heated through. Remove from heat, then garnish with sliced green onions, chopped parsley, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

You can use leftover rice for convenience and better texture.
For added nutrition, stir in vegetables such as peas, diced bell peppers, or steamed broccoli.
To keep this recipe gluten-free, substitute regular soy sauce with gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American