Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJake's DowntownTenderloin Tidbits Recipe

Tenderloin Tidbits Recipe

Inspired by Jake's Downtown
Time30m
Serves4

Filet and pineapple bites sauteed in our house teriyaki sauce and garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Teriyaki Sauce

Method

Preparation of Teriyaki Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Teriyaki Sauce

    In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Once the sauce is boiling, gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture. Continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.

Cooking the Tidbits

  1. 3

    Prepare the Filet

    Cut the filet mignon into bite-sized cubes, about 1 inch in size.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Meat

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil. Once hot, add the filet cubes and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  3. 5

    Cook the Pineapple

    In the same skillet, add the pineapple chunks and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are caramelized.

  4. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the sautéed filet mignon to the skillet with the pineapple. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat everything evenly.

  5. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, chop the scallions and sprinkle them over the top along with the sesame seeds. Serve hot.

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