Description
This Sticky Honey Garlic Steak and Rotini recipe combines tender sirloin steak strips with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, tossed with rotini pasta for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Rotini Pasta:
- 12 oz rotini pasta
Steak:
- 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steak (cut into bite-sized strips)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Rotini: Prepare the rotini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Steak: Coat the steak strips with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Sear in a skillet until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Return steak to the skillet with the sauce. Add cooked rotini and toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the steak in soy sauce and garlic for extra flavor.
- Add stir-fried veggies like broccoli or bell peppers for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
