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Hawaiian Pipikaula Seared Beef Skillet With Sweet Onions

Name: Hawaiian Pipikaula Seared Beef Skillet With Sweet Onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef flank steak, cut into bite-sized strips; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark brown sugar; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 large sweet yellow onion, cut into thick wedges; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp coarse red Hawaiian sea salt; 2 stalk green onions, thinly sliced

Inspired by traditional Hawaiian dried beef, thinly sliced marinated steak is pan-seared to caramelized perfection with sweet onions and coarse sea salt.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

High-Heat Pan-Searing

Cooking meat rapidly at elevated temperatures to develop a flavorful brown crust while keeping the interior juicy.

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk soy sauce, dark brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder in a medium bowl to form a marinade.
Step 2: Toss sliced beef flank steak in the marinade, pressing to coat thoroughly, and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Step 4: Add sweet onion wedges and sear for 4 minutes until edges are charred yet crisp, then remove onions and set aside.

Step 5: Add remaining oil to the hot skillet and lay beef strips in a single layer without overcrowding.

Step 6: Sear beef untouched for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.

Step 7: Return onions to the skillet, sprinkle coarse sea salt over top, and toss everything together for 1 minute.

Step 8: Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately over warm rice.

Cooking tips

Ensure the skillet is piping hot before adding beef to achieve authentic charred edges.
Slice the flank steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Hawaiian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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