Description
Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites are tender, smoky cubes of beef filet infused with a flavorful trio of rubs, smoked low and slow to perfection, then coated in a rich, buttery, sweet BBQ sauce. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or main dish, these steak bites combine deep smoky char with a luscious glaze that clings to each bite, delivering a savory and sweet explosion of flavor.
Ingredients
Steak and Rubs
- 4 beef filet steaks (about 2 inches thick)
- 2 tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub (or equal parts salt, pepper, and garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub
- 2 tablespoons Hook’s Midnight Rub (or your favorite activated charcoal rub)
Sauce
- ½ cup Hey Grill Hey Everything BBQ Sauce (or your favorite BBQ sauce)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F to ensure a consistent low heat that will slowly cook the steak bites and infuse them with smoky flavor.
- Prepare the Steaks: Trim away any silverskin or large chunks of fat from the outside of the filet steaks. Cut the steaks into 1 1/2-inch cubes for uniform cooking.
- Season the Steak Bites: On a small plate, mix the Sweet Rub and Beef Rub together. Pour the Midnight Rub onto a second plate. Dip each steak bite top and bottom into the Midnight Rub, then roll the sides in the Sweet Rub mixture. Place the seasoned bites on a flat cooling rack evenly spaced.
- Smoke the Steak Bites: Place the cooling rack with the seasoned steak bites on the smoker grates. Close the smoker lid and smoke for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees F for medium-rare.
- Prepare the Sauce: Transfer the smoked steak bites to a cast iron skillet or aluminum pan. Drizzle with the BBQ sauce, evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the top, and dot with pats of butter to add richness and sweetness.
- Smoke Again to Finish: Return the skillet to the smoker and continue cooking with the lid closed until the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F (medium), the butter has melted, and the sauce has thickened to a sticky glaze around the steak bites. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The cooking times are approximate; use a meat thermometer to ensure accurate doneness.
- You can substitute similar beef rubs and BBQ sauces based on availability.
- Tenderloin filet is prized for tenderness but feel free to use ribeye or sirloin cubes for different textures.
- These steak bites pair wonderfully with grilled vegetables or a crisp salad.
- To keep the steak bites moist, avoid overcooking; medium-rare to medium is ideal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6-7 steak bites)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
