Description
This irresistible sticky pineapple brown sugar glazed beef features tender beef strips cooked in a sweet and tangy glaze made with pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic. It’s a perfect blend of savory and sweet, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for guests.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the sliced beef and sear until browned. Remove and repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
- Return all the beef to the skillet. Pour in the pineapple mixture. Bring to a simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with black pepper and optional red pepper flakes. Stir to coat evenly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables.
- You can substitute beef with chicken or tofu for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
