Tender Beef Bite Snacks (Printer-Friendly)

Savory beef bites coated in a smoky marinade, baked for a juicy, protein-packed snack.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 pound beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into ¾ inch cubes

02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

04 - 1 tablespoon honey

05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

07 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl.

02 - Toss beef cubes in marinade until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.

03 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

04 - Place marinated beef cubes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, spacing them evenly.

05 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning cubes halfway through, until browned and cooked through.

06 - Optional: Broil for 1 to 2 minutes to achieve extra caramelization.

07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

01 -

They're done in 35 minutes total, which means you can make them while guests are still arriving.
The marinade tastes restaurant-quality but uses ingredients you probably already have.
They're naturally gluten-free and packed with protein, so you feel good eating them.

02 -

Don't skip the turning halfway through baking—it's the difference between evenly caramelized and unevenly cooked.
If your beef cubes are different sizes, the smaller ones will cook faster, so either cut them uniform or watch carefully and pull out the done ones first.

03 -

Cut your beef as uniformly as possible—it takes an extra minute but saves you from some pieces being done while others are still chewy.
Don't skip the rest period after baking; those 2 minutes make the difference between juicy and dried out.