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Korean BBQ Beef Bites with Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce

Flavorful Korean BBQ beef bites marinated to perfection and served with a luscious sweet soy dipping sauce—perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack for any occasion.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 lb beef sirloin thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • red pepper flakes optional
For the Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
For Garnish
  • green onions chopped
  • sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Grill Pan or Skillet
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the marinade by whisking together soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  3. Step 3: While beef marinates, make the dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl, then slowly add to the simmering sauce while stirring continuously. Cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  5. Step 5: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove beef from marinade, letting excess drip off, discarding leftover marinade.
  6. Step 6: Cook beef bites in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked to desired doneness but still juicy.
  7. Step 7: Arrange beef bites on a platter, sprinkle with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm with the sweet soy dipping sauce.

Notes

Marinate for at least 30 minutes to ensure tender, flavorful bites. Store beef bites and dipping sauce separately in airtight containers in the fridge; beef bites keep up to 3 days, dipping sauce up to a week. Variations include using flank steak, ribeye, chicken, or tofu. Add gochujang for extra spice.