Aloha Beef

Aloha Beef is a popular Hawaiian plate lunch dish featuring tender beef, often sirloin or chuck, simmered in a sweet and savory sauce with pineapple chunks and sometimes bell peppers. It's a classic example of local Hawaiian cuisine, blending American, Chinese, and Japanese influences into a comforting, flavorful meal typically served over white rice.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the beef and fat from the cooking method and sauce, while also containing a significant amount of carbohydrates from the sugar in the sauce and the accompanying rice. A typical serving can range from 500 to 700 calories, providing iron and B vitamins from the beef and vitamin C from the pineapple and peppers.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	6.2 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Selenium	35 mcg

Per 1 serving (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Aloha Beef is a culinary symbol of Hawaii's multicultural 'melting pot' culture, where pineapple—a fruit once synonymous with the islands' economy—becomes a key ingredient in a savory beef dish. Its unique sweet-and-sour profile reflects the historical blending of Asian and Western flavors that defines much of the state's beloved local food.