Description
These Glazed Sticky Beef Bites feature tender chunks of beef braised until melt-in-your-mouth soft and coated in a rich, savory-sweet glaze. Perfect for cozy dinners or serving guests, this dish delivers bold flavor and irresistible texture with every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth (plus more as needed)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat beef cubes dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and sauté chopped onion for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute more.
- Return seared beef to pot. Add soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and braise for 2–3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure there’s enough liquid.
- When beef is fork-tender, uncover the pot. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry.
- Slowly pour slurry into the pot, stirring constantly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Serve hot, spooning extra glaze over the beef. Garnish with optional green onions or sesame seeds.
Notes
- Searing the beef adds important flavor depth—don’t skip this step.
- Adjust brown sugar to taste for more or less sweetness.
- Add chili sauce or extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Finish with citrus juice, green onions, or sesame seeds for added brightness and texture.
- Freezes well—great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
