Tender Beef Treat Bites (Printable)

Bite-sized tender beef marinated with smoky spices and baked for a savory protein snack.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

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

→ Marinade

02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - 1 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
09 - 1 tsp sesame seeds

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
02 - Add beef cubes to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. 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 prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring space between pieces.
05 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
06 - For additional caramelization, broil beef bites for 1 to 2 minutes.
07 - Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in 35 minutes and taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
  • The marinade does the heavy lifting while you do something else, then your oven handles the rest.
  • A plate of 24 bites costs less than most appetizers and feeds a crowd without fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the halfway turn; uneven browning means some bites stay soft while others get that caramelized crust you're after.
  • That 2-minute rest is not optional—it lets the juices settle so each bite stays tender instead of drying out.
  • If your oven runs hot, start checking at 9 minutes; every oven is different and you want that cooked-through but still-pink-in-the-middle beef.
03 -
  • Cut your beef into uniform-sized cubes so they all cook at the same rate and finish at the same time.
  • Don't crowd the baking sheet; giving them space means they caramelize instead of steaming, and that makes all the difference between a good bite and an unforgettable one.

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