What You’ll Need
- Beef sirloin or round steak. Cut the steak into roughly 1-inch cubes so the bites cook evenly. Sirloin is the better choice if you prefer a more tender bite.
- Bacon. Regular-cut bacon is easy to wrap around the cubes. Cut each strip into thirds and use one piece per cube.
- Brown sugar. It sweetens the glaze and gives it a light molasses flavor.
- Ketchup. Its tang balances the brown sugar and smoky bacon.
How to Make Beef Bronson Bites
Wrap each steak cube in bacon and push a toothpick through the overlap to hold it in place. Set the bites in a single layer in a lightly greased rimmed baking pan, leaving a little space between them.
Stir the brown sugar and ketchup together, then spoon the glaze over the bites. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 45 minutes, until the bacon is browned, the sauce is bubbling, and the beef is cooked through. For a thicker coating, spoon some of the pan glaze over the bites halfway through baking.
Tips for Wrapping and Serving
Count the steak cubes before cutting the bacon so you know how many pieces you need. When the bites come out of the oven, let them sit for a few minutes so the hot glaze settles, then lift them onto a serving platter with the toothpicks in place.
4-Ingredient Beef Bronson Bites Recipe Card
Bacon-wrapped steak bites baked in a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze.
- Prep time — About 20 minutes
- Bake time — 35 to 45 minutes
- Servings — 10 to 12 appetizer servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef sirloin or round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 slices bacon, cut into thirds, plus more as needed to wrap each cube
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a rimmed baking pan or baking dish.
- Wrap each beef cube with a piece of bacon and secure the overlap with a toothpick. Arrange the bites in a single layer in the prepared pan.
- Stir together the brown sugar and ketchup in a small bowl. Spoon the glaze evenly over the bites, letting some drip into the pan.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the bacon is browned, the glaze is bubbling, and the beef is cooked through. If desired, spoon some of the pan glaze over the bites halfway through baking.
- Let the bites rest for a few minutes, then transfer them to a platter and serve warm.