Description
Sweet and savory beef bites with pineapple in a teriyaki glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin or flank steak, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned in juice, drained)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
- Fresh chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
- Rosemary sprig (optional for aesthetic)
Instructions
- Toss beef cubes in cornstarch and sear in hot oil until browned.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until thickened.
- Add cooked beef and pineapple to the pan and toss to coat in the glaze.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes to blend flavors and lightly caramelize the pineapple.
- Garnish with parsley or green onion and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, pat the beef dry before coating in cornstarch.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred heat level.
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg