Making INEXPENSiVE steaks taste GREAT and TENDER? *Great Results!*

pineapple

🥗Healthier: kiwi

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Kiwi contains enzymes that tenderize meat, while canned pineapple is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is usually cheaper.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken breast is lower in fat, and pork chops can be a less expensive protein option.

Blend pineapple chunks enough to cover the steak and place in the fridge for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, rinse the pineapple puree off the steak.

Leave the steaks aside at room temperature for 20 minutes for better cooking results.

Season both sides of the steaks with salt and black pepper, and drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil on both sides.

Preheat the pan over medium to high heat until hot enough to hear a sizzle when the steak is added.

Gently press the steak to ensure even contact with the pan.

Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-well doneness, adjusting time if the steaks are thicker.

Add butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan and start basting the steak.

Once done, take the steaks out and let them rest for 4 minutes.

Cut the meat against the muscle fibers or grains to make it easier to chew.

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