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Juicy Hawaiian pineapple glazed steak topped with caramelized pineapple slices and green onions in a glass baking dish.

Hawaiian Pineapple Glazed Steak Recipe

Sweet, sticky, smoky, and packed with tropical flavor, this Hawaiian Pineapple Glazed Steak combines juicy beef with caramelized pineapple and a rich homemade glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners, summer cookouts, or family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: 30-Minute Dinner
Cuisine: Hawaiian-Inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Steak
  • 2 pounds flank steak or sirloin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Pineapple Glaze
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • For Garnish
  • Pineapple rings or chunks
  • Green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Steak
  2. Pat the steak dry using paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  3. Step 2: Make the Pineapple Glaze
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
  5. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 3: Cook the Steak
  7. Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook the steak for:
  9. 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare
  10. 6–7 minutes per side for medium
  11. Brush the glaze over the steak while cooking.
  12. Step 4: Caramelize the Pineapple
  13. Place pineapple slices in the same skillet. Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until golden and caramelized.
  14. Step 5: Rest and Slice
  15. Remove steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  16. Slice against the grain and top with extra glaze, pineapple, green onions, and sesame seeds.