Dinner for 3
Soy Ginger Steak Bites
Tender steak pieces sear in oil, then finish with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a quick glaze.
$19.54for 4 servings
$4.89 per serving$19.54 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef steak (sirloin, flank, skirt)$8.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $13.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.66 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSoy sauceDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb steak
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Steps
- Cut the steak into bite-size pieces and toss them with the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Rest the steak mixture for 20 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the steak pieces for 5 to 7 minutes, turning often.
- Add the butter and garlic, then cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Cook until the beef reaches 145 F, then coat the pieces with the pan glaze.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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