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Houston's Hawaiian Ribeye copycat recipe on a white oval platter with slices of grilled pineapple wedges and green onions with a wooden handled meat fork off to the side as well as a teal striped kitchen towel on a wooden table surface.

Hawaiian Grilled Ribeye (Houston's Copycat Recipe)

A simple, yet flavorful pineapple and soy marinade makes this Houston's Hawaiian ribeye recipe a favorite in our house. Serve the steak with your favorite steakhouse sides--like a stuffed baked potato and creamed spinach--and you've got yourself a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 8 hours
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • liquid measuring cup
  • dry measuring cups
  • chef's knife
  • microplane grater
  • whisk
  • medium bowl
  • baking dish
  • small saucepan
  • charcoal or gas grill
  • metal tongs
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¾ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 (1 to 1 ½-inch-thick) boneless ribeye steaks
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • Pineapple slices

Instructions

  • Make the marinade: Whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl. Set aside ½ cup of the marinade for the serving sauce.
  • Place the steaks in a large zip-top plastic bag. Pour the large amount of the marinade over the steaks in the bag. Press out any excess air and seal the bag. Place in a baking dish and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Whisk together the reserved ½ cup marinade and the cornstarch in a small saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking frequently. Cook 2 minutes or until the sauce is thickened. Set aside.
  • Preheat the a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steaks from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Grill the steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side or desired degree of doneness. (Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature. Medium-rare steak will be 130°F to 135°F)
  • Grill the pineapple wedges and green onions while the steak cooks until charred and tender.
  • Remove the steaks, pineapple, and green onions from the grill. Let the steaks rest for about 15 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain. Transfer steaks to a serving platter with the pineapple wedges. Slice the green onions and sprinkle on top. Serve with the reserved thickened sauce on the side.

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