Pineapple Beef Stir-Fry

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023
A zippy marinade sparks the flavor of this change-of-pace steak specialty. Chock-full of veggies, seasonings and pineapple chunks, this stir-fry makes a colorful presentation when I serve it to relatives and friends.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 pound boneless beef round steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cut fresh green beans
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green chiles
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Drain the pineapple, reserving 1 cup pineapple and 3/4 cup juice. (Cover and refrigerate remaining pineapple for another use.) In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, soy sauce, ginger and reserved pineapple juice. Remove 3/4 cup; cover and refrigerate.
  2. In a large shallow dish, combine the beef and remaining marinade. Turn to coat; cover refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain beef, discarding marinade. Combine cornstarch and reserved juice mixture until smooth. In a skillet, stir-fry beef in oil for 5-6 minutes. Remove beef with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add the red pepper, beans, chiles and garlic in skillet; stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir juice mixture; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Add the onions, beef and the reserved pineapple; heat through. Serve with rice.