Chili Lime Steak Bites - 15-Minute Dinner Recipe! (2024)

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This easy Chili Lime Steak Bites recipe packs plenty of spicy and zesty flavor into tender pieces of sirloin steak. With only a handful of ingredients and in less than fifteen minutes, you can have an irresistible gluten free appetizer or quick and easy dinnerthat is a fiesta for your taste buds.

Love the sauce? Try Chili Lime Beef Cube Steaks or Chili Lime Shrimp!

Table of Contents

• Mouthwatering Sirloin Steak Bites with Chili and Lime
• What kind of steak to use for steak bites?
• Ingredients
• How to Make Steak Bites with Chili and Lime
• Serving Suggestions
• Tips for Success
• Storing Leftovers
• More easy steak recipes
• Get the Recipe

Mouthwatering Sirloin Steak Bites with Chili and Lime

Just because you are short on time, it doesn’t mean dinner has to be short on deliciousness! I always keep the ingredients on hand to make Chili Lime Steak Bites. It’s a simple dish that is part of our regular rotation because they are perfect to whip up even when you only have a few minutes to make a meal.

A little bit (or a lot if you prefer) of spice, plus the tangy flavor of fresh lime juice and zest make these perfect to serve in tacos, over a salad, for making rice bowls, and more. My favorite is to have enjoy on top of browned butter cauliflower rice! But you can also make a batch to serve with toothpicks for a party appetizer.

What kind of steak to use for steak bites?

The top sirloin is a lean and affordable cut of beef. But it is extremely flavorful and juicy. It is perfect for a recipe like this because since it does not have a high fat content, the quick cooking time ensures it retains its moisture and does not dry out.

Ingredients

With only five ingredients (plus salt and pepper). It doesn’t get much easier. Here is an overview of the ingredients and how to make the steak bites. For the full amounts and step-by-step instructions, keep scrolling for the recipe card. But don’t miss all of my tips and serving ideas below.

• Top sirloin steak – If there is a thick layer of fat on the steak, you can cut that off. Then cut it into 1-inch thick slices, and cut those slices into 1/2-inch long pieces.
• Seasonings – Since the steak and sauce have so much flavor, you only need basic seasonings from your spice cabinet for this recipe. I simply use salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• Chili paste – I used to make this with the tubes of chili paste you can find in the produce section near the herbs from the brand Gourmet Gardens. That brand discontinued the product, but you may be able to find another brand. I now use Huy Fong Sambal Oelek (chili paste) or Chili Garlic Sauce.
• Olive oil – You can also use a neutral oil like avocado oil as well. No need for the fancy extra virgin olive oil here.
• Limes – You’ll need both the zest and the juice of the limes, so be sure to zest the limes first before juicing them.

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How to Make Steak Bites with Chili and Lime

You won’t believe that including prep time, they are ready in less than 15 minutes! I guarantee you’ll be making them as often as we do, whether it’s Taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or any busy night when you need a fast meal. Let’s go over what you’ll need to do.

Season the beef. Cut top sirloin steak into cubes. Season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Then drizzle chili paste and honey over the top of the steak cubes and toss to coat it completely.

Sear and glaze. Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over high heat until it is screaming hot. Add the steak to the pan and sear it for about a minute on the first side before flipping it to cook for about a minute on the second side. Remove the steak from the pan. Then add lime zest and juice to create a zingy glaze to slather over those steak bites.

Serving Suggestions

Once you make this easy steak bites recipe once, you’ll be making it all the time. You’ll love that not only is it quick, but it’s also super versatile with so many ways to serve it.

• Serve it with rice, cauliflower rice, or alongside a baked sweet potato with a drizzle of Aji Sauce.
• Use them to make a salad with delicious Honey Lime Dressing.
• They would be tasty with Mexican Pepper Jack Cauli TotsorChili Lime Corn
• You can use them to make steak tacos topped with Mango Avocado Salsa and Easy Guacamole.
• Also, these steak bites can be a fast party appetizer with some Avocado Lime Crema or easy Thai Peanut Sauce for dipping.

If you come up with another favorite meal idea, let me know!

Variations

Once you know the technique, you can change up the ingredients for all different flavors:

• Douse the steak bites with Worcestershire Sauce, similar to the way I make cube steaks.
• Keep the seasoning simple and serve your Steak Bites with Bloody Mary Sauce.
• Or make them all glazy good with Honey Balsamic Steak Bites.
• Also, try searing just the seasoned steak bites and toss them in Gluten Free Teriyaki Sauce.

Storing Leftovers

Leftover steak bites can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days. They are actually great for meal prep or quick lunches. You can even wrap them tightly and freeze them for up to two months. Just be sure to thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving cold on a salad or reheating.

About The Simple Kitchen cookbook

If you are already a fan of The Slow Roasted Italian, then you may already know about Donna and Chad’s cookbook. I had the opportunity to review the cookbook and share this recipe with you. And if you love these steak bites, you’ll love the cookbook. It’s page after page of the vibrant photos of their belly-filling and soul-satisfying comfort food.

The Simple Kitchen will have dog-eared corners in no time. It’s acollection of slow cooker recipes, one-pot meals, super fast dinners and sides, fun party appetizers, and of course desserts.

You can also get some other sneak peeks into The Simple Kitchen cookbook.

• Find theDown-Home Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes on Chelsea’s Messy Apron.
• TheNo-Bake Black Bottom Peanut Butter Pie was whipped up on 365 Days of Baking and More.
• And you can check out the 5-Ingredient Alfredo Sauce on Eating in a Dime.

Are there gluten free recipes in The Simple Kitchen Cookbook?

For my fellow gluten-free readers, there are definitely gluten free recipes to choose from. There are a fair amount of pasta dishes, so you might have to substitute gluten free pasta in those dishes. A few of the soups and sauces are thickened with flour, so perhaps you can give those a shot with rice flour. But there’s still plenty to choose from. There are even a couple of desserts like No-Bake Rocky Road Avalanche Bars.

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• Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak
• Greek Beef Skewers
• Caprese Filet Mignon
• Honey Balsamic Grilled Flat Iron Steak