Description
There’s something magical about a bowl of Hawaiian beef stew This recipe combines tender beef hearty vegetables and a rich tomato-based broth to deliver a comforting dish that feels like a warm hug from the tropics With its deep flavors and island influence this stew is perfect for cozy nights or sharing with loved ones
Ingredients
Beef chuck roast cut into bite-sized chunks
Vegetable oil
Medium onion diced
Garlic minced
Ginger grated
Tomato paste
Can tomato sauce
Beef broth or water
Large potatoes peeled and chopped
Large carrots peeled and sliced
Celery stalks chopped optional
Hawaiian sea salt or kosher salt
Black pepper
Soy sauce optional for added umami
Sugar optional to balance acidity
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat Add beef chunks and brown them on all sides Remove from the pot and set aside
In the same pot add onions garlic and ginger Sauté until fragrant Stir in tomato paste and cook for another minute to enhance its flavor
Return the browned beef to the pot Add tomato sauce beef broth and soy sauce if using Stir well Bring the stew to a boil then reduce the heat to low Cover and let it simmer stirring occasionally
Add potatoes carrots celery salt and pepper to the pot Continue simmering until vegetables are tender and the beef is melt-in-your-mouth soft
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt pepper or a pinch of sugar if needed Serve hot over steamed rice or with Hawaiian sweet rolls Enjoy
Notes
For a slow cooker option brown the beef first then transfer everything to a slow cooker Cook on low or high until tender
For a gluten-free alternative ensure your beef broth and soy sauce are gluten-free or substitute with tamari sauce
Make-ahead and storage Refrigerate leftovers for up to four days or freeze for up to three months
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Stew, Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keywords: Hawaiian beef stew, island-style stew, local Hawaiian food, tomato-based beef stew, slow-cooked beef recipe