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Sticky Honey Garlic Beef

This quick and easy dish features tender flank steak glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb flank steak Provides a tender and savory base for the dish.
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil Adds a rich, nutty flavor.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Delivers a salty umami taste.
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Infuses depth and complexity into the sauce.
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger Offers a zesty kick.
  • 1 tbsp hot Chinese mustard Adds a spicy tang.
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Introduces touch of heat.
  • 4 cloves minced garlic Provides a robust savory depth.
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup Sweetens the sauce and helps achieve sticky glaze.
  • 2 scallions green onions Adds a fresh, crunchy garnish.
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds Offers a decorative touch and nutty flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the flank steak into 2-inch chunks or longer, thinner strips across the grain.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, grated ginger, hot Chinese mustard, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and honey in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat sesame oil in a medium cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced flank steak in one layer and let it brown for 1-2 minutes without turning. Then, flip the beef to brown the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to low-medium and add the sauce to the pan, stirring to combine. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes until the sauce reduces by half and becomes sticky.
Serving
  1. Serve the beef over rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Marinate the steak for 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer red pepper flakes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.