Sticky Ginger Sesame Pineapple Beef
Sticky Ginger Sesame Pineapple Beef is a bold, sweet and savory dish featuring tender beef coated in a glossy ginger sesame sauce with juicy pineapple. It’s a quick, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- beef (such as flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
- fresh pineapple chunks
- soy sauce
- honey or brown sugar
- fresh ginger, grated
- garlic, minced
- sesame oil
- cornstarch
- water
- green onions, sliced
- sesame seeds
- vegetable oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, grated ginger, garlic, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch to create the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef in a single layer and sear until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add pineapple chunks and cook briefly until they begin to caramelize.
- Return the beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce.
- Stir well and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use chicken or shrimp instead of beef for variation.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra vegetables and color.
- Canned pineapple can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
