Description
These Grill Pan Honey Glazed Steak Strips offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender flank or sirloin steak marinated in a delicious blend of honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Quickly cooked on a grill pan to achieve beautiful grill marks and a juicy finish, this Asian-inspired main course is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak or sirloin, sliced into thin strips
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
For Cooking and Garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing grill pan)
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. This creates a flavorful base to infuse the steak strips with a sweet and savory profile.
- Marinate the Steak: Add the thinly sliced steak strips into the marinade and toss well to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate the meat. For more intense flavor, marinate up to 4 hours.
- Preheat Grill Pan: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush it with olive oil to prevent sticking and enhance searing.
- Cook the Steak Strips: Working in batches if necessary, place the marinated steak strips in a single layer on the hot grill pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until grill marks develop and the steak reaches your preferred doneness.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the cooked steak strips from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes to redistribute the juices. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired, then serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Serve these steak strips with steamed rice, noodles, or wrap them in lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
- For an extra smoky depth, add a dash of smoked paprika to the marinade.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
