Honey Garlic Butter Steak & Rice Skillet 🥩🍚🧄
🔥 One-Pan Meal | Serves 4 | Ready in 30 Minutes
This quick and flavorful dish combines tender, juicy steak bites with garlic-infused butter, honey, and soy sauce—all mixed with fluffy rice for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
For the Steak & Sauce:
- 1 lb steak (sirloin, ribeye, or flank), cut into bite-sized cubes 🥩
- 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 2 tbsp butter, divided 🧈
- 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- ¼ cup honey 🍯
- 2 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice) 🌶️
- ½ tsp salt 🧂
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Rice:
- 1 cup uncooked white rice 🍚
- 2 cups beef broth 🥣
- 1 tbsp butter 🧈
For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley 🌿
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Rice 🍚
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add uncooked rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring until lightly golden.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the rice is fluffy. Set aside.
2️⃣ Sear the Steak Bites 🥩
- Season steak cubes with salt & black pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak pieces and sear for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove & set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Honey Garlic Butter Sauce 🍯🧄
- In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter and add garlic.
- Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4️⃣ Combine & Serve 🍽️
- Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss them in the sauce.
- Stir in the cooked rice, mixing everything together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Pro Tips for the Best Skillet Meal
✅ Use a good cut of steak like sirloin or ribeye for the most tender bites.
✅ Sear the steak at high heat for a caramelized crust.
✅ Don’t overcook the garlic—just 30 seconds is enough to bring out the best flavor.
✅ For extra richness, finish with an extra pat of butter before serving.
🥄 Serve with a side of roasted veggies or a fresh salad for a complete meal!
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