Bistec en Salsa with Pineapple and Olives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Tender beef strips simmered in a sweet-tangy sauce with fresh pineapple and briny olives for a vibrant Puerto Rican twist. This Puerto Rican-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, blends beef sirloin, pineapple chunks, pitted green olives into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1 cup, fresh or canned pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1/2 tsp salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and sear for 2 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Return beef to the skillet, add 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup pitted green olives, 1/2 cup white wine, and 1/4 tsp cumin. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly.