Marinated Steak Bites – Ready To Eat In Minutes!

Tender and juicy Steak Bites that are marinated and cooked to perfection right in your skillet. An easy to make recipe for a quick dinner meal when paired with potatoes, vegetables, rice or a salad or to serve as a low-carb appetizer.

I am so excited to share this recipe with you! Honestly these little bites are even better than the ones served at your favorite Steakhouse restaurant. In fact, whenever I ask my husband what he would like for dinner on a stay at home date night, he always asks me to make this recipe.

Mouth-watering delicious bits of seasoned steak that only take minutes to cook. However, you do need to plan a little ahead so that they can soak in a homemade marinade before being tossed in a skillet.

Although, you can save yourself some time by making the marinade ahead of time! In fact, the longer that the steak marinates, the more tender it will become.

And if you like to meal prep, you can even freeze the meat in the marinade. Then all that you have to do is remember to pull it out of the freezer to give it enough time to thaw before cooking.

What Type of Steak Makes The Best Marinated Steak Bites

Although you could use just about any steak in this recipe, the taste and texture will vary depending on the steak that you choose. However, there is also quite a bit of price differences between the cuts as well.

Tenderloin: The most tender cut, but also the most expensive. Perfect for those who prioritize melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ribeye Steak: Known for its rich, beefy flavor because it is marbled with fat, ribeye steak bites will lead to juicy and tender bites.

New York strip steak (strip loin): A good balance of tenderness and bold peppery flavor, with a slightly more affordable price tag than the tenderloin or ribeye steaks.

Top sirloin: Leaner but still tender when cooked properly. A budget-friendly option that will let the marinated flavor really shine through.

So which steak makes the best marinated steak bites? I always prefer top sirloin for this recipe because not only is it one of the most inexpensive steaks at the market it also absorbs the marinade flavor perfectly.

Even though sirloin is a leaner cut of meat with less fat marbling throughout, the marinade will cause the muscle fibers to break down enough to become melt-in-your mouth tender when cooked.

However, if you use a strip or ribeye steak, the recipe will still be delicious. I just prefer to save those cuts of steak for the grill because they have great natural flavor that I don’t want to mask with a marinade.

Easy To Make Marinade

By combining a few common ingredients you will make an incredible marinade that will ensure that your Marinated Steak Bites turn out tender and juicy every time.

Soy sauce

Adds saltiness and umami flavor that is often described as brothy or meaty. The soy sauce enhances the natural flavor of the steak and creates the base for the marinade.

Olive oil

Olive oil adds fat which in turn prevents the steak from drying out during cooking. This addition to the marinade is crucial for the steak to remain juicy.

Worcestershire sauce

Worcestershire sauce is used to not only add flavor but it also acts as the meat tenderizer.  It contains vinegar, which helps breaks down the meat fibers as it sits in the marinade.

Minced garlic

For added flavor minced garlic is added to the marinated steak bites marinade. It compliments the other flavors and adds a subtle heat to the steak bites. However, if you aren’t a garlic lover, you can omit the garlic.

Dried basil

Basil is used to lighten up the flavor of the marinade and adds a sweet and slightly peppery flavor to the steak.

Dried parsley

Add a little parsley to round out the flavor profile of the marinade. The subtle earthy flavor pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.

Ground black pepper

For a little heat and spiciness use fresh ground pepper in the marinade. Although salt is often used as well, it is left out of this marinade recipe because both the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce provide a significant amount of salty flavor.

When combined, these ingredients create a marinade that will elevate your steak bites to a whole new level.

Best Marinated Steak Bites Recipe

*Specific measurements and complete recipe instructions are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to continue to read the tips and tricks to making this recipe below.

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 TBSP dried basil
• 1 TBSP dried parsley
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 lb. sirloin steak cut into bite size cubes

Instructions

The first and most important step in making this steak bites recipe is to make the marinade. Do this by placing all of the ingredients, except the steak, in a shallow mixing bowl or a large resealable plastic bag and stir to combine.

Then cut your steak in one inch, bite size cubes, cutting across the grain of the meat. Now put the bite size pieces in the marinade and stir or shake to coat.

Place the steak in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 15 minutes, but up to 24 hours. *Remember, the longer the steak marinates, the more tender it will become.

When you are ready to make the marinated steak bites heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the skillet until it’s very hot. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the steak bites from the marinade and place them in the heated skillet. Discard the marinade.

Cook the steak on all sides until desired internal temperature has been reached. This only took approximately 4-5 minutes for my steak tips to be cooked to medium doneness.

It is best to check the internal temperature with a digital food thermometer to ensure how you liked your steak served.

Serving Suggestions

If you can resist eating these Marinated Steak Bites right out of the pan, here are a few of our favorite side dishes that pair well with them.

• Baked Scalloped Potatoes
• Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes
• Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
• Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
• Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Enjoy! Mary

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