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A skillet filled with tender steak bites and rotini pasta coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce

Sticky Honey Garlic Steak and Rotini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1/2 cup hone y
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger , grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butte r
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 green onions , sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
  • Season steak cubes with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the steak cubes in batches until browned on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch, then remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Wipe out excess oil and melt butter in the same skillet.
  • Pour the honey-soy mixture into the skillet and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Return the steak bites to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the glaze.
  • Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet, tossing until the rotini is evenly coated and the sauce is sticky.
  • Garnish with red pepper flakes and sliced green onions before serving.