Sweet Spicy Garlic Steak Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy steak meets bold garlic-chili sauce tossed with buttery pasta for a flavor-packed meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Steak
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1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon cornstarch, optional
→ Sauce
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 tablespoons sriracha
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons water
→ Pasta
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8 oz spaghetti
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Salt for boiling water
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2 tablespoons butter
→ Garnishes
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Sesame seeds, toasted
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Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
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Extra red pepper flakes, optional
# Steps:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain and toss pasta with butter.
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Pat steak cubes dry. Toss with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and optional cornstarch. Let rest briefly.
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Heat olive oil in a hot skillet. Sear steak cubes in a single layer, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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Reduce skillet heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and water. Simmer until slightly thickened.
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Add pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat. Loosen with pasta water if needed. Add steak back and stir gently.
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Plate pasta. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped parsley or green onions, and extra pepper flakes if desired.
# Notes & Tips:
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Sirloin steak offers a tender bite and sears well for flavorful crust.
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Using both honey and brown sugar provides layered sweetness.
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Pasta water is ideal for loosening thick sauce while keeping flavor.
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Let steak rest after cooking to retain juices and tenderness.
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Cook steak in batches to avoid steaming instead of searing.