Description
A vibrant and flavorful Pineapple, Beef & Ginger Stir-Fry combining tender rump steak, sweet pineapple chunks, and aromatic ginger with a tangy soy-based marinade. This quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for a delicious weeknight meal, served with rice and greens for a complete dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 400g rump steaks, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Stir-fry
- 2 tsp vegetable oil, divided (1 tsp + extra as needed)
- Thumb-sized piece ginger, cut into fine matchsticks
- 4 spring onions, cut into 3cm lengths
- 200g/7oz pineapple, cut into chunks
To Serve
- Handful of coriander leaves
- Rice and greens (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced rump steaks with soy sauce, soft brown sugar, chilli sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Mix well to coat the beef evenly. Set aside and let it marinate for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Heat the wok: Place a wok over high heat and add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Allow the oil to heat up until shimmering but not smoking.
- Sear the beef: Remove the beef from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off. In batches, sear the beef in the hot wok until browned but not fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Cook the aromatics: Add a little more vegetable oil to the wok if needed. Fry the ginger matchsticks in the wok until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add vegetables and pineapple: Toss in the spring onions and pineapple chunks, stirring to combine and heat through for about 1 minute.
- Return beef and thicken sauce: Return the seared beef to the wok along with any remaining marinade. Stir continuously to heat everything through and allow the marinade to thicken into a glossy sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately with rice and greens if desired for a complete meal.
Notes
- Be careful not to overcrowd the wok when searing the beef to ensure it browns properly and doesn’t steam.
- Adjust the amount of chilli sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
- Using fresh pineapple adds a vibrant sweetness, but canned pineapple chunks (drained) can be used in a pinch.
- To save time, prepare all ingredients before starting the cooking process as stir-frying is fast-paced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: pineapple beef stir-fry, ginger beef recipe, quick stir-fry, Asian beef dish, sweet and spicy beef stir-fry
