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    Home » Recipes » Beef Recipes

    The Big Island Steak Bowl

    Published: Aug 19, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Take a trip to the Islands with my Big Island Steak Bowl

    Encouraging people to cook at home has been my mission for the last twenty years. People think that because I’m a chef that they could never do what I do, but it’s really just about the ingredients you use and understanding a few basic cooking techniques

    2 servings of grilled pineapple and grilled flank steak over rice in a white bowls

    What do I need to make a Steak Bowl?

    Ingredients to make Big Island Steak Bowl in glass bowls and plates

    Let’s start by gathering our ingredients. This is something I do before I cook anything. Getting my ingredients out so everything is at my fingertips as I need it makes cooking easier and also ensures you have everything you need on hand to make the dish.

    In the professional kitchen, we refer to this as a Mise en Place (everything in its place).

    What Kind of Steak Should I Use for a Steak Bowl?

    I like using skirt steak because of the higher fat content which will add flavor and little more tenderness to the meat.

    You can also use:

    • Flank Steak- leaner than skirt steak
    • Hanger Steak-  relatively tender piece of meat 
    • Flat Iron Steak – tender strip steak alternative great for grilling
    grill marked flank steak in a grill pan

    I used my grill pan to cook the flank steak but feel free to toss it on your barbecue grill. Either way, it will come out delicious and tender!

    What is a good alternative to Beef in this dish?

    You can easily substitute grilled chicken for the beef. Grilled or blackened would make this a delicious dinner.

    If you like seafood, shrimp or your favorite fish would also be good substitutes for the beef.

    Recipes are guidelines, cook with the ingredients you like, creating dishes you will enjoy again and again.

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    Making an ah-mazingly delicious dinner in your own home has never been so easy. Your family will love this restaurant-style dinner that takes minutes to prepare after your busy day. Healthy recipes in less than 30 minutes, these are Recipes for Real Life.

    If you enjoyed this recipe you may like these island-inspired dishes:

    • Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers
    • Pineapple Shrimp Luau
    • Blackened Mahi-Mahi with a Pineapple Lobster Sauce
    • Thai Inspired Chicken Tenders with a Pineapple-Mango Chili Salsa

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    5 from 16 votes

    The Big Island Steak Bowl

    Take a trip to the islands with this easy to make and oh so delicious Big Island Steak Bowl. Wouldn't this make a delicious weeknight dinner for your family?
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 754kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 1 lime
    • 10 ounces skirt steak
    • 20 ounces pineapple spears
    • 1 ounce sliced scallions
    • 5 ounces Jasmine rice
    • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    • sea salt and black pepper as needed
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to broil
    • In a small bowl combine half the soy sauce, half the brown sugar, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Rub mixture over steak and set aside until needed.
    • Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside
    • Zest half the lime and cut in half.
    • In a small saucepan over high heat, bring 1/1/4 cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt to a boil. Stir in rice and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit, covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and gently stir in sesame oil, lime zest, the juice from half of a lime and all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions.
    • While cooking rice, place pineapple spears in a single layer on the foil-lined baking sheet and brush tops with 1 teaspoon oil. Lightly sprinkle spears with salt. Broil until charred in places (about 15 minutes)
    • Remove pineapple from oven and sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar and red pepper flakes to taste.
    • Rub a grill pan (or grill outdoors) with 1 teaspoon cooking oil and place over high heat. When the grill pan starts to smoke, add steaks and cook to medium-rare (or your preference), turning once. Cook each side 3-4 minutes or as needed to the desired temperature. Remove to a plate and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice steaks against the grain.

    To Serve

    • Divide rice between two bowls. Top with sliced steak and pineapple spears. Squeeze remaining lime over ingredients and garnish with scallions and crushed red pepper if you’d like a little more heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 105g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 878mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 148mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli

      January 20, 2020 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for all the tips and suggestions! This bowl has so many incredible flavors, it is a perfect example of an amazing home-cooked meal! That grilled pineapple is delish!!

      Reply
    2. Uma

      January 20, 2020 at 12:31 am

      This looks amazing! Homemade food is always best, especially during the weekdays 🙂 This will be the perfect meal for weekdays!

      Reply
    3. Nicole

      January 20, 2020 at 12:00 am

      I’m loving the flavour profile you’ve developed here, and how simply it all comes together. I’m absolutely in love with grilled/roasted pineapple – this would make such a great summertime bbq dish!

      Reply
    4. Jennifer Banz

      January 19, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      I would have never thought to combine these into a bowl but it was such a good combo. Delicious!

      Reply
    5. Kitty

      January 19, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      I love pineapple when it’s grilled like this. It makes it so sweet. I think this is great, its elegant in how its focused on just a few flavors without being boring.

      Reply
    6. David

      January 19, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm, this dish looks great, Dennis! (no surprise!) I don’t tend to think of beef / pineapple but I am definitely trying this combo now.

      Reply
    7. Jenni LeBaron

      January 19, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      These Big Island steak bowls look absolutely scrumptious! I love the pineapple and the bit of heat from the red pepper! These would surely be gobbled up for a weeknight dinner at my house!

      Reply
    8. Natalie

      January 19, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      Steak and pineapple… such an interesting combo. Never tried it but now I must. Looks delicious. I’m saving this recipe and will make it for my family. Can’t wait!

      Reply
    9. Sophie

      January 19, 2020 at 9:04 am

      5 stars
      I had the opportunity to visit big island last year and the food, local culture intrigued me a lot. This looks divinely delicious.

      Reply
    10. Amanda

      January 18, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      This bowl is delicious! Love the sweetness the pineapple adds.

      Reply
    11. Karen Morse

      January 15, 2020 at 3:40 am

      5 stars
      I love a good steak recipe and this one’s definitely different from our usual so it’s something I’d love to try to make one of these days! Thanks for the yummy recipe! I bet my hubby will love it as well.

      Reply
    12. Amber

      January 15, 2020 at 2:40 am

      This looks absolutely delicious. I love anything with pineapple

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