Description

This Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender cubes of flank or sirloin steak cooked in a savory honey garlic butter sauce. Served over fluffy white rice simmered in chicken broth, it’s a comforting and flavorful dinner perfect for weeknights. The dish balances sweet, tangy, and spicy notes with the richness of butter and garlic, creating a satisfying and hearty meal.

Ingredients

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Steak and Sauce

1 lb flank steak or sirloin, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice for tang)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Rice

1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth (or water)
1 tbsp butter
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid has been fully absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
Prepare the steak: While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak cubes generously with salt and pepper.
Cook the steak: Add the seasoned steak cubes to the hot skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are nicely browned and cooked through to your desired doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden, being careful not to burn it.
Add sauce ingredients: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes if using. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 2 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and meld the flavors together.
Combine steak and sauce: Return the cooked steak cubes to the skillet and toss them well in the sauce to coat. Let cook for another 2-3 minutes so the steak absorbs the rich flavors of the honey garlic butter sauce.
Serve: Plate the fluffy cooked rice and spoon the honey garlic butter steak over the top. Drizzle any remaining sauce from the skillet over the dish to intensify the flavor.
Garnish and enjoy: Optionally, garnish with fresh herbs such as chopped parsley or green onions for brightness and serve hot immediately.

Notes

You can substitute sirloin with other tender cuts like ribeye or strip steak.
For a spicier version, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of chili sauce.
Using chicken broth instead of water for cooking rice adds extra depth of flavor.
Feel free to swap white rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option; cooking times will vary.
Make sure not to overcook the steak to keep it juicy and tender.
Leftover steak and rice can be refrigerated and reheated, but best enjoyed fresh.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American