Description
Sizzling beef and pineapple stir-fry dances with sweet-savory flavors from Southeast Asian cuisine. Crisp vegetables and tender beef mingle with caramelized pineapple chunks, creating a quick, delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Protein:
- 1 pound (450g) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
Produce and Aromatics:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Sauces, Seasonings, and Cooking Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare a zesty marinade by coating beef slices with cornstarch and soy sauce, allowing flavors to meld for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by blending soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, water, and sesame oil until smooth and well-integrated.
- Sear beef in a scorching hot skillet with vegetable oil, working in batches to ensure each piece achieves a golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Create a colorful vegetable base by quickly stir-frying bell peppers for 2 minutes, then introduce minced garlic and ginger, releasing their aromatic essence for 30 seconds.
- Introduce pineapple chunks to the skillet, allowing them to caramelize and develop a slight char, enhancing their natural sweetness for 1-2 minutes.
- Reunite the seared beef with the vegetable-pineapple mixture, drizzle the prepared sauce, and toss thoroughly, creating a glossy, cohesive coating that thickens within 1-2 minutes.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles to capture the peak of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by cutting beef against the grain for tender, melt-in-your-mouth bites.
- Prevent meat from becoming tough by not overcrowding the skillet during stir-frying, which helps achieve perfect caramelization.
- Swap beef with chicken or tofu for a lighter protein option that works beautifully with the sweet-tangy pineapple sauce.
- For a low-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to reduce overall carbohydrate content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg