Brown Sugar Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Jaca

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 tablespoons Jaca (allulose) — replaces 3 tablespoons brown sugar at 2x ratio
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

- Pat the sirloin cubes dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt, onion powder, and black pepper.

- Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until the oil is shimmering and just beginning to smoke.

- Add the steak bites in a single layer without crowding the pan. Work in batches if needed. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms. Remove to a plate.

- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

- Add the Jaca (allulose) and stir until it dissolves into the butter, creating a glossy caramel-like glaze, about 1 minute.

- Pour in the beef broth and soy sauce. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until it reduces slightly and thickens.

- Return the seared steak bites to the skillet. Toss them in the garlic butter glaze until every piece is well coated, about 1 minute.

- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately over mashed potatoes, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables.

This is a Jaca-adjusted healthier version — all the caramelized sweetness without conventional sugar.