Sweet Spicy Jerk Beef Bites (Print View)
Tender, spicy-sweet jerk beef bites seared to caramelized edges, brightened with lime and cilantro.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
07 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Scotch bonnet preferred)
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
10 - 1 teaspoon ground allspice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
17 - Lime wedges for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, hot sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, allspice, cinnamon, dried thyme, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the beef cubes to the marinade and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more intense flavor development.
03 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the beef from the marinade, discarding any excess liquid. Sear the beef bites in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until deeply caramelized and cooked to your preferred doneness.
04 - Transfer the hot beef bites to a serving platter, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and accompany with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The marinade does double duty as a flavor bomb and tenderizer
- Perfect for feeding a crowd without spending hours at the stove
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan drops the temperature fast, so work in batches
- Letting the beef sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking helps it sear evenly
03 -
- Pat the beef dry with paper towels before searing for better browning
- Let the cooked bites rest on a wire rack so they stay crispy