Peking Steak Bites
  • 20 to 25 minutes
  • Makes 8 appetizer servings
  • Appetizer

Peking Steak Bites

Make these Chinese-style appetizers at home! Grilled Sirloin Steak and a creamy peanut sauce are sure to satisfy your hungry crowd for dim-sum any night of the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless, cut 1 inch thick (1 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons five spice powder
  • Minced green onions
Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
  • Kosher salt
Buns:
  • 8 Chinese steamed buns (bao buns or gwa pao buns)

Instructions

  1. Combine oil and five spice powder. Spread evenly onto surface of beef Top Sirloin Steak Boneless. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 13 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

  2. Meanwhile, combine Sauce ingredients in medium bowl, stirring until smooth; set aside. Steam buns according to package directions; keep warm.

    Cook's Tip: Bao or gwa buns are available at Asian markets. When specialty markets are not nearby, use the internet to easily locate ethnic or hard-to-find foods.
  3. Carve steak into thin slices; season with salt, as desired. Spread 1 tablespoon Sauce inside each bun. Arrange beef on sauce; sprinkle with green onion, as desired. Close buns.

  • Test Kitchen Tips Rubs can be applied just before cooking or up to 2 hours in advance and refrigerated until cooking time.