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Description
This hearty Hawaiian Beef Stew combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices, bringing the flavors of the islands straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef chuck, diced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then coat with flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrot until softened.
- Return beef to the pot, then add beef broth, potatoes, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Stir well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the stew thickens.
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot with rice or bread.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, refrigerate overnight before reheating. Add ginger or garlic for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hawaiian beef stew, comfort food, island flavors, beef stew
