## Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet
One-pan meals have a special place in every home cook’s heart. They are simple, time-saving, and pack bursting flavors that never disappoint. If you’re after a new one-pan wonder, our Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet is just the recipe to try. With succulent steak strips basking in a savory honey garlic butter sauce, serving atop a bed of fluffy rice, it’s a 30-minute meal that tastes like it took hours.
## Why Make Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet
A delightful fusion of sweet and savory elements makes this skillet dish hard to resist. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, you can transform a steak dinner into a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. Moreover, all elements of your meal- protein, carb, and lip-smacking sauce- come together in one pan, which means fewer dishes to clean!
## How to Make Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet
## Ingredients:
For the recipe, gather the following:
– A pound of steak strips,
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil,
– Salt and pepper for seasoning,
– 1 cup of uncooked rice,
– 2 cups of beef broth,
– 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter,
– 4 cloves of minced garlic,
– 3 tablespoons of honey,
– 2 tablespoons of soy sauce,
– A teaspoon of dried thyme dust,
– Half a teaspoon of chili flakes (optional),
– Fresh parsley for garnish
## Directions:
Here’s how to prepare this meal:
1. Begin by heating some olive oil in a large skillet. Add rice and sauté for two minutes. Then pour in the beef broth, allowing it to simmer. Cover the skillet and let the rice cook.
2. As the rice cooks, season your steak strips with salt and pepper then sear them on high heat until they’re nicely browned.
3. In the same skillet where you’ve cooked the steak, melt some butter. To this, add minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, dried thyme, and chili flakes. Cook this for two minutes.
4. Toss your cooked steak strips in this deliciously thick honey garlic butter sauce.
5. After fluffing the cooked rice, dish it out on a platter and top it with your sauce-drenched steak. Add fresh parsley for garnish, and voila!
## How to Serve Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet
Serve this dish hot from the skillet, ensuring every plate gets a heaping portion of both rice and steak. The sizzling steak adorned with strands of fresh parsley not only makes an eye-catching dinner but also an aromatic feast that calls for a good red wine or cool beer on the side.
## How To Store Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet
Store any leftovers using an airtight container once they have cooled down. This dish can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, reheat using a microwave or stovetop when it’s time for the next round.
## Tips To Make Honey Garlic Butter Steak and Rice Skillet
– Use a good quality olive oil; it lends a nice body to your dish.
– Go for a good cut of steak; it can truly make or break your dish.
– Shave a few minutes off the cooking time for a medium-rare steak.
– Use fresh garlic and herbs for best results
## Variation
Instead of steak, you could use chicken or even tofu for a vegetarian version of this dish.
## FAQs
1. Can I use brown rice instead of white?
Yes, but brown rice has a longer cooking time, adjust accordingly.
2. Can I make this gluten-free?
Absolutely! Just replace soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
3. Can I use another type of meat?
Yes, this recipe works well with chicken, pork, or even tofu for a meat-free version.