Smoked Steak Bites
These smoked steak bites are juicy, tender, and packed with bold BBQ flavor. Coated in layers of seasoning, glazed in a sweet-savory sauce, and smoked to perfection—this bite-sized beef recipe is a hit at any cookout or game day gathering!
Ingredients
- 4 beef filet steaks about 2 inches thick
- 2 tbsp Hey Grill Hey Beef Rub or salt, pepper, garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Hey Grill Hey Sweet Rub
- 2 tbsp Hook’s Midnight Rub or charcoal rub
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Hey Grill Hey Everything BBQ or your favorite
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225°F.
- Trim steaks and cut into 1.5-inch cubes.
- Dip tops/bottoms in Midnight Rub; roll sides in Sweet/Beef Rub. Place on rack.
- Smoke for 1 hour, or until internal temp is 120°F.
- Transfer bites to skillet. Add BBQ sauce, brown sugar, and butter.
- Smoke again until temp reaches 130°F and glaze tightens. Serve warm.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/smoked-steak-bites/
Notes
- Steak Tip: Filet is buttery soft, but you can also use sirloin or ribeye.
- Glaze Control: Want it spicier? Add a splash of hot sauce or cayenne to the glaze.
- Make-Ahead: Season and cube steaks up to 1 day ahead and keep chilled.
- No Smoker? Use a grill with indirect heat and wood chips in a smoker box or foil pouch.