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Close up of a bowl of hibachi steak bites scattered with sesame seeds.

Hibachi-style Steak Bites

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These juicy, tender Hibachi Steak Bites are perfect for rice bowls or to serve as a simple appetizer. With a soy butter glaze and caramelized edges they work alongside so many different dishes!
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 pound lean steak trimmed (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • sesame seeds (optional, to garnish)

Instructions

  • Add the sesame and avocado oil to a cast iron skillet. Heat it over medium-high heat, swirling and tilting pan to distribute oil across entire surface, until oil is hot and shimmery.
  • Add the diced steak steak, soy sauce, butter, lemon juice, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to pan. Stir to incorporate ingredients, coating steak completely in liquids, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook the steak for 2 to 5 minutes until desired doneness is achieved, stirring or flipping steak occasionally to brown all sides. When steak is cooked as desired, transfer steak to plate or cutting board and set aside to rest 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using before serving.

Recipe Notes

Suggested Cook Times for Hibachi Steak
  • Medium-Rare: 2 minutes, or until just browned on all sides
  • Medium: 3 minutes, or until steak resists slightly when pressed down with back of spoon
  • Medium-Well: 3-4 minutes, or until steak resists when pressed down with back of spoon
  • Well-Done: 4-5 minutes, or until steak feels firm when pressed down with back of spoon
Suggested Internal Temperatures for Hibachi Steak
  • Medium-Rare: Remove steak from pan when temperature reaches 127° Fahrenheit. Let rest 3-5 minutes. Serve between 130°-135° Fahrenheit.
  • Medium: Remove steak from pan when temperature reaches 137° Fahrenheit. Let rest 3-5 minutes. Serve between 140°-145° Fahrenheit.
  • Medium-Well: Remove steak from pan when temperature reaches 147° Fahrenheit. Let rest 3-5 minutes. Serve between 150°-155° Fahrenheit.
  • Well-Done: Remove steak from pan when temperature reaches 157° Fahrenheit. Let rest 3-5 minutes. Serve between 160°-165° Fahrenheit.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 970calProtein: 2gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 1096mgPotassium: 52mgTotal Carbs: 2gFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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