Cook the rice. Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then combine it with water and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, then rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing; a 1:1.5 rice-to-water ratio with resting is widely used for fluffy long-grain rice.
Season the steak bites. Pat the steak cubes very dry, then toss with 1 teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drying the meat helps it sear instead of steam.
Sear the steak. Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the remaining olive oil, then sear the steak bites in a single layer for 1 ½–2 minutes per side, working in batches if needed, until deeply browned; Food Network uses this same quick timing for steak bites.
Check doneness. For juicy steak bites, aim for about 130–135°F / 54–57°C for medium-rare or 140°F / 60°C for medium. Food Network lists similar steak doneness targets, and steak should rest briefly after searing.
Make the garlic butter glaze. Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic, and cook for 30–45 seconds, just until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, honey if using, chili flakes, and 1 tablespoon parsley.
Coat the steak bites. Return all steak bites to the skillet and toss for 1 minute, spooning the garlic butter over the meat until glossy and lacquered. Serious Eats recommends adding butter and aromatics after the sear, then basting so the fat carries the garlic-herb flavor.
Prepare the avocado. Slice the avocados and sprinkle with lemon or lime juice, a pinch of salt, and a little black pepper. This keeps the avocado bright and matches the fresh green side shown in the photo.
Assemble the bowls. Spoon rice into each bowl, add avocado slices, and pile the garlic butter steak bites on top. Finish with the remaining parsley and extra pan butter.
Helpful Notes & Variations
Use sirloin for a leaner bowl, ribeye for a richer one, or strip steak for a steakhouse-style bite. Do not overcrowd the skillet, because the steak needs strong heat to brown well. For a spicy version, add extra chili flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
