Description
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Pineapple is a sweet and savory one-pan dish packed with tender seared steak, juicy pineapple chunks, and a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or serving over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak
- 1½ pounds sirloin or ribeye steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce & Pineapple
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional for added sweetness)
Garnish
- Chopped green onions or parsley
Instructions
- Season Steak: Season steak cubes evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Sear Steak Bites: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak bites in a single layer, cooking them for 2–3 minutes per side until they are nicely browned but still juicy. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Remove cooked steak and set aside.
- Prepare Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium, then add unsalted butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant, careful not to burn.
- Cook Pineapple Mixture: Stir in the fresh pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and brown sugar if using. Sauté this mixture for 2–3 minutes until the pineapple starts to caramelize slightly, adding a sweet and tangy depth to the sauce.
- Combine and Finish: Return the seared steak bites to the skillet. Toss everything together carefully for another 1–2 minutes so the steak heats through and becomes fully coated in the flavorful garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions or parsley over the dish for a fresh finish and serve immediately while hot. Ideal over rice, noodles, or your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak in soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of pineapple juice for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa, or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired
