
If you are looking for an EASY and delicious holiday appetizer, you need to try my Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites.
It takes only 20 minutes to make Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites, and it will be the ultimate crowd-pleaser at any holiday dinner. If you love garlic and you love steak, I promise this recipe will blow your mind.
Every single cube is the perfect bite; this Black Pepper Garlic Steak bite is perfect for garlic lovers like me!

The first time I tried Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites was at Taiwanese Night Market Stalls.
You can smell the steak grilling from blocks away, a dish that is impossible to say no to! I love how easy it is to eat and how every bite is super flavourful.
You can adjust the amount of sodium depending on your diet and add a tablespoon of butter if you are not lactose-free. I also love adding fresh herbs in the summer, such as thyme, sage, and rosemary.

The key to the BEST Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites is to ensure that the beef is not overcooked and is tender and juicy.

Because the steak is cut into small cubes, it is really easy to overcook the meat. Here are my secrets to SUPER TENDER Beef:
- The first one is baking soda. I got this secret from a good friend who works at a Chinese restaurant; it is honestly a game-changer. No more eating tough beef at home, and hello to juicy, tender, silky beef!
- The second tip is baking powder. Baking powder will help crisp up the meat, which will help ensure the outside of the steak is grilled while the inside is still super tender.
With this tip, it doesn’t matter what type of steak you get; it will turn out perfect every time!

Today I am using Angus Beef Chuck Flat, but you can use any cut to make these Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites.
I recommend using a cut with more marbling and fat such as sirloin, new york, tenderloin, or rib-eye, as the beef will be more tender. Depending on how well you prefer your beef, you can adjust the cooking time.

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Ingredients
- 2 slice Steak (6 oz each)
- 20 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup Corn Starch
Black Pepper Sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup
- 0.5 tsp Sugar
- ½ tablespoon black pepper, less if you don’t like it spicy
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- Cut steak into bite-size cubes and marinate the steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, baking soda, baking powder, and corn starch. Massage well and set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, sugar, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- Drizzle oil in a pan and add in the garlic. Turn the heat to medium, and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes or until garlic is golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Now that the oil is infused with garlic turn the heat to high, and add in the steak.
- Let it set for around 30 seconds before pan-frying for 3-4 minutes or until all side of the steak is brown. You can add additional cooking time depending on how you like your steak!
- Add back in the garlic, and drizzle on the sauce. Turn the heat to high, and pan-fry on high heat for another 1-2 minutes.
Black Pepper Garlic Steak Bites
Materials
- 2 slice Steak 6 oz each
- 20 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup Corn Starch
Black Pepper Sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 0.5 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup
- 0.5 tsp Sugar
- ½ tablespoon black pepper less if you don’t like it spicy
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Cut steak into bite-size cubes and marinate the steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, baking soda, baking powder, and corn starch. Massage well and set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, ketchup, sugar, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl.
- Drizzle oil in a pan and add in the garlic. Turn the heat to medium, and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes or until garlic is golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Now that the oil is infused with garlic turn the heat to high, and add in the steak.
- Let it set for around 30 seconds before pan-frying for 3-4 minutes or until all side of the steak is brown. You can add additional cooking time depending on how you like your steak!
- Add back in the garlic, and drizzle on the sauce. Turn the heat to high, and pan-fry on high heat for another 1-2 minutes.