Extra Tender Garlic Pineapple Steak Bites
By Tiffy Cooks
If you’re looking for a different way to cook steak, try these refreshing Garlic Pineapple Steak Bites. This dish is sweet and sour stir fry, but better. Every bite of tender, marbled steak is brightened with the tart, summery freshness of juicy sauteed pineapples. These better than takeout steak bites will make you want to add more pineapples into all of your stir-fries.
Equipment
Ingredients
Black Pepper Steak Bites
- 2 steaks any cut, about 1 to 1.25 lb total, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Garlic Pineapples
- 10 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 cup pineapple cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- Green onion for garnish
Pineapple Black Pepper Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce Or vegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, combine the cubed steak with soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, pineapple juice, black pepper, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Brown the garlic: Heat 3 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring often so it does not burn. Remove and set aside. This step infuses the oil with garlic flavor, which gives the steak even more depth.
- Sear the steak: Add the steak bites in a single layer. Let it sit undisturbed for 30 seconds to 1 minute so it can brown, then stir-fry for 2 minutes. Let it sit again briefly, then continue cooking until the steak is nicely browned and cooked to your liking (another 1 minute for medium-rare) . Remove and set aside.
- Cook the pineapple: In the same pan, add the pineapple and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly and soak up all the flavor in the pan.
- Bring everything together: Add the steak and garlic back into the pan. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it in. Toss everything together over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and coats everything nicely.
- Serve: Serve right away and garnish with green onion.
Notes
- Try not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the steak, or it may steam instead of brown.
- You can use fresh, frozen, or canned pineapples, but here’s what to keep in mind for each:
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- Fresh: Depending on the season, fresh pineapple can vary in sweetness. Taste the sauce and, if your pineapple is more tart, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance it out.
- Frozen: Make sure to thaw it first and pat off excess moisture.
- Canned pineapple: it is softer and sweeter, reduce the cooking time slightly so it does not fall apart.
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Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 37gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1464mgPotassium: 595mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 4mg
