Lean Beef Broccoli Pineapple Jasmine Stir-Fry
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
Sizzling lean beef and crisp broccoli with sweet pineapple in a savory ginger sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice.
Sizzling lean beef and crisp broccoli with sweet pineapple in a savory ginger sauce, piled over fragrant jasmine rice. The pineapple does the unexpected work, balancing the soy and keeping the whole plate bright. It is a weeknight stir-fry that feels like takeout.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 300g lean beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 🫗 2 cups broccoli florets
- 🫗 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 🫗 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 🫗 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 🫗 1 tablespoon honey
- 🫗 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 🫗 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🫗 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 🫗 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
Whisk together the soy sauce, honey and sesame oil into a sauce and set aside.
Pat the beef very dry, then sear it in a screaming-hot wok with half the oil for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
Stir-fry the broccoli for 3 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger and pineapple and cook 2 minutes more.
Return the beef to the wok, pour in the sauce and toss to coat everything.
Serve immediately over the jasmine rice.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Overcooking the beef, which turns it tough and chewy.
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Steaming the broccoli by covering the pan, instead of leaving it uncovered to char.
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Letting the sauce burn by adding it too early over high heat.
🔄 Variations
Swap the beef for chicken or firm tofu.
Replace the pineapple with bell pepper or snap peas for a lower-sugar version.
Add a spoon of chili garlic paste for heat.
🧊 Storage
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Best eaten fresh, but keeps for 2 days in the fridge.
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Reheat in a hot pan for 2 minutes, not the microwave, to keep the broccoli crisp.
💡 Chef Tips
Tip 1: Pat the beef dry and keep the heat high so it sears instead of boiling in its juices.
Tip 2: Cook the beef in a single layer in batches to avoid crowding the wok.
Tip 3: Slice the beef against the grain, when it's slightly frozen, for tender strips.
❓ FAQ
Why pineapple in a stir-fry? It adds natural sweetness that balances the savory soy-ginger sauce, plus an enzyme that helps tenderize the beef.
Is this gluten-free? Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and it is completely gluten-free.
How much protein per serving? Around 38g from the lean beef, making it a strong recovery dinner.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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