Description
This Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Pineapple recipe features tender, seared beef cubes cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce paired with sweet, caramelized pineapple chunks. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors that makes for an impressive yet simple weeknight dinner or a delicious appetizer for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, cut into bite-sized cubes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pineapple
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to ensure a good sear on the beef.
- Sear the Beef: Add the beef cubes in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to your preferred doneness. Remove the steak bites from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Cook the Pineapple: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter and the fresh pineapple chunks. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the pineapple is slightly caramelized, developing a delicious sweetness, then remove and set aside.
- Make the Garlic Butter: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant but not burnt, creating the flavorful base for the sauce.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: If using, stir in the soy sauce and honey to add depth and a balanced sweetness to the garlic butter sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked steak bites and caramelized pineapple back to the skillet. Toss everything gently to coat evenly in the garlic butter sauce, melding all the flavors together.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with freshly ground black pepper, and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Choose sirloin or ribeye for tender, flavorful bites.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your preferred steak doneness.
- Caramelizing the pineapple adds a lovely sweetness that balances the savory beef.
- Soy sauce and honey are optional but add a nice umami and sweetness depth.
- Serve with steamed rice or a fresh salad to complete the meal.
