FilipinoMedium · Hot
Pineapple Garlic Ground Beef Bowl
A sweet and savory Filipino-inspired bowl with garlicky ground beef, juicy pineapple chunks, and fluffy rice. Perfect for a family dinner that comes together in no time.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Method
Prepare Rice
1
Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. Cook in rice cooker with 2 cups water or follow package directions. Fluff with fork and keep warm.
Prep Aromatics
2
Dice yellow onion finely. Mince the 6 cloves of garlic. Grate the ginger piece or mince finely. Slice scallions, separating white and green parts.
Cook Ground Beef
3
Heat 1 tablespoon sunflower oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Once browned, remove beef and set aside, leaving any drippings in the pan.
Build the Stir-Fry
4
5
Add pineapple chunks to the wok. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly caramelized. Return the browned ground beef to the wok.
Finish with Sauce
Assemble Bowls
7
Divide warm jasmine rice among 4 bowls. Spoon the pineapple garlic ground beef mixture over each bowl. Garnish with sliced scallion greens and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
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Nutri-Score
Estimated nutrition
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
Calories
826
per serving
Protein
39g
Carbs
105g
Fat
26g
Sat. fat
5g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
343mg
Gluten FreeDairy FreeLow CarbDiabetes FriendlyHeart HealthyLow Sodium CautionSodium RestrictedHigh ProteinBalanced MealMuscle Recovery
Nutri-Score is a general nutritional-balance guide, not medical or dietary advice.
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Environmental impact
Estimated footprint
Grade pending · 100% ingredient coverage
kg CO2e
12
per serving
Water
2.0m³
Land
275Pt
Runoff
0.2g P
Ground Beef drives 96% of this recipe’s estimated footprint.
Carbon from Poore & Nemecek 2018; water, land & runoff from Agribalyse — modelled averages for comparing recipes, not a measurement of your groceries.
Flavor Profile
7
Umami
5
Sweet
6
Salty
3
Sour
2
Bitter
4
Spicy
Textures
TenderJuicyFluffyCaramelized
Aromas
GarlickyGingerySweet OnionTropical FruitySavory
Kitchen Equipment
Primary Tool
WokCounter FootprintMedium
Techniques
Safety & Storage
Cooking Temperature
Ground beef must reach minimum 160°F (71°C) internal temperature. Use meat thermometer to verify doneness before serving.
Heat wok until oil shimmers before adding ingredients to ensure proper searing and food safety.
Cross Contamination
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw ground beef. Sanitize all surfaces after handling raw meat.
Store raw ground beef on bottom shelf of refrigerator away from ready-to-eat items like lime and scallions.
Storage
Refrigerate leftover beef bowls within 2 hours of cooking. Consume within 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Store soy sauce in cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate to maintain quality.
High Risk Population
For pregnant women, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals, ensure beef is cooked to 160°F (71°C) and leftovers are reheated to steaming hot before consumption.
Allergen Warning
Verify soy sauce ingredients if serving to individuals with soy allergy. Some brands may process soy in facilities with other allergens.
Handling
When handling hot wok or skillet, use protective gloves. Oil can splatter when adding ingredients to heated wok.
Wash hands thoroughly with soap for 20 seconds before and after handling raw meat products.
Pro Tips
Technique
Do not rush the aromatics! When you sauté the garlic and ginger, let them bloom in the oil until you can really smell them — that fragrance is the soul of the whole dish, and it only takes about 30 seconds to build flavor that will carry every bite.
Substitution
If ground pork or even ground chicken is more available, use it — the pineapple and soy sauce work their magic with any ground meat. You can also swap the fresh pineapple for canned tidbits in a pinch; just drain them well before cooking so the bowl does not get watery.
From the chef
Ground beef gets a serious upgrade here — caramelized pineapple chunks bring natural sweetness, minced garlic and fresh ginger give it that warm, aromatic backbone, and soy sauce pulls everything into a glossy savory coating. The whole thing comes together in one wok, fast enough for a weeknight but satisfying enough for the whole pamilya. Spoon it over jasmine rice, scatter scallion greens on top, and squeeze a wedge of lime over your bowl before the first bite. That little hit of brightness wakes everything up.
TagsFilipino InspiredGround BeefPineappleGarlicWeeknight DinnerFamily FriendlyOne PotSweet SavoryQuick Prep
AllergensSoyGluten
Source: generated · June 10, 2026