Honey Garlic Steak and Rotini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

For the Steak:

450g sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

1 tbsp soy sauce

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tbsp cornstarch

1 tbsp olive oil

For the Honey Garlic Sauce:

3 tbsp unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp sliced green onions

1 tsp sesame seeds

2 tbsp soy sauce (extra)

2–3 tbsp honey (to taste)

Optional: 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice (for balance)

Pasta:

250g rotini (about half a standard box)

Salted water (for boiling)

 

Instructions

1. Marinate the Steak:

In a bowl, mix sliced steak with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Toss to coat and let sit for 10–15 minutes while prepping other ingredients.

2. Cook the Pasta:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini and cook until al dente (according to package instructions). Drain and set aside.

3. Sear the Steak:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the steak in a single layer and sear for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Remove steak from skillet and set aside.

4. Make the Honey Garlic Sauce:

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium.
Add butter and melt.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add sliced green onions and cook 30 seconds more.
Stir in additional soy sauce and honey. Optional: add rice vinegar or lemon juice for balance.

Let sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Combine Everything:

Add the cooked rotini and steak back into the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta and steak are well coated in the sauce. Cook for 1–2 minutes more to heat through.

6. Finish & Serve:

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra green onions. Serve hot!