Description
Succulent Sticky Honey Garlic Steak & Rotini delivers a harmony of bold flavors dancing across your plate. Rich garlic-infused beef mingles with twirled pasta, promising you a delightful culinary escape that satisfies deep hunger and gourmet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) steak (sirloin or ribeye), cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Pasta and Garnish:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil rotini pasta in salted water until al dente at 8-10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and infuse with melted butter and aromatic Italian seasoning. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Select a heavy-bottomed skillet and heat olive oil until shimmering at medium-high temperature. Generously season steak pieces with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear meat strips for 2-3 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown caramelized exterior. Transfer cooked steak to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful pan drippings.
- Reduce skillet heat and introduce minced garlic, allowing it to release its pungent aroma for 30-45 seconds. Pour in honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually incorporate into the bubbling sauce, stirring continuously until the mixture transforms into a glossy, thick consistency.
- Reintroduce seared steak into the skillet, gently coating each piece with the sticky, glistening sauce. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure complete heat penetration.
- Plate the fragrant rotini pasta and arrange glazed steak strips on top. Sprinkle with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best sear and flavor development on the steak, creating a beautiful golden-brown crust.
- Slice the steak against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing, cutting through the muscle fibers.
- Let the steak rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to retain its juices and prevent dryness, resulting in a more succulent meal.
- Adjust the honey and red pepper flakes to control sweetness and spice levels, making the dish customizable for different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg