20 Minute Sticky Ginger Sesame Pineapple Beef

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or chicken or pork)

black pepper and chili flakes

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1/4 cup pickled ginger (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger)

1 1/2 cups broccoli florets

1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce

1/4 cup Thai chili sauce (homemade in notes)

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

4 Persian cucumbers, chopped

2 cups cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup Thai basil, chopped

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, combine the beef, black pepper, and chili flakes. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2 minutes, until the butter browns and the beef gets crispy.
2. Mix in the broccoli and 3/4 cup pineapple. Pour over the tamari, sweet chili sauce, and 1-2 tablespoons of ginger juice from the pickled ginger. Cook until the sauce coats the beef, 2-3 minutes. Mix in the green onions and sesame seeds. Remove from the heat.
3. In a bowl, toss 3/4 cup pineapple chunks with the cucumbers, cilantro, basil, lime juice, and peanuts.
4. Serve the beef and broccoli over bowls of rice. Top with pineapple herb salad. Add the chopped green onions, and if desired. Enjoy!

Notes:

Homemade Sweet Thai Chili Sauce: Mix 1/3 cup honey, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1-2 tablespoons chili sauce, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1 clove grated garlic in a glass jar. Shake or stir well. Use as directed.