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Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites

Sweet and Sticky Steak Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer bursting with flavor. These tender bites are coated in a rich, sweet barbecue glaze, perfect for any gathering or casual meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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)
  • 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 to 225°F.
  • Trim steaks and cut into 1½-inch cubes.
  • Season with Sweet Rub and Beef Rub, then with Midnight Rub.
  • Place steak bites on a cooling rack and smoke for about 1 hour.
  • Transfer to a skillet, drizzle with BBQ sauce, sprinkle brown sugar, and dot with butter.
  • Return to smoker and cook until internal temperature reaches 130°F.

Notes

Trim steaks well for optimal tenderness.
Monitor the temperature closely for desired doneness.
Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Smoking/Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 20
  • Cholesterol: 70