Description
This Teriyaki Beef & Pineapple Rice Stack is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, featuring tender teriyaki beef layered with fragrant jasmine rice, sweet pineapple, and aromatic seasonings. This visually appealing dish is perfect for a special dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For Teriyaki Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Rice Stack:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add ground beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Add garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and cornstarch slurry. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble the Stack: Layer rice, pineapple, and teriyaki beef in a mold. Press gently to shape. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- This dish can be deconstructed and served as a rice bowl.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be used as lighter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
