Caramelized Seared Beef Chunks

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef sirloin or chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season on all sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the vegetable oil in a 9-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering.

   2:00 · Heat oil
3. 3

   Add the beef in a single layer, working in batches to avoid crowding, and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes per side until deeply browned.

   4:00 · Sear beef
4. 4

   Transfer the seared beef to a plate and repeat with any remaining batches, adding more oil to the skillet if needed.

   8:00 · Sear remaining batches
5. 5

   Reduce heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

6. 6

   Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

   0:30 · Cook garlic
7. 7

   Stir in the brown sugar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, and simmer until slightly thickened and glossy, about 2 minutes.

   2:00 · Simmer glaze
8. 8

   Return the beef to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the caramelized glaze, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.

   1:00 · Coat beef in glaze
9. 9

   Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.