Hawaiian-Style Beef Stew

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Learn how to make Hawaiian-Style Beef Stew with tender beef, rich tomato gravy, and island flavor. A comforting meal perfect for any day.

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Hawaiian-Style Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish filled with tender beef, carrots, celery, and potatoes in a rich tomato-based sauce. It’s a comfort food favorite in Hawaii, known for its warm, home-cooked taste that brings family and friends together for a satisfying meal.

Hawaiian-Style Beef Stew

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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds well-marbled beef chuck
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, or tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 4 cups beef bone broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 stalks of celery, sliced
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt

Directions

1. Place the beef on a cutting board and cut it into even 1½-inch pieces. Sprinkle with salt and 2 tablespoons of flour. Toss the beef until it’s well coated.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over high heat. Add some of the beef in a single layer (don’t crowd the pot) and brown it well on at least two sides. Do this in 2 or 3 batches. Move the browned beef to a bowl and set aside. Lower the heat a bit if it’s browning too fast.
3. When all the beef is browned and removed, reduce the heat to medium-high and add the onions to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until they start to turn soft and translucent. Add the tomato paste and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring until it starts to brown around the edges.
4. Sprinkle in the remaining two tablespoons of flour. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce. Stir well and bring the stew to a boil.
5. Add the browned beef and any juices from the bowl back into the pot. Stir, lower the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for 1 hour.
6. After an hour, uncover and add black pepper, cayenne, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cover again and simmer on low for another hour.
7. Finally, remove the lid and let the stew cook uncovered for about 1 more hour, or until the sauce thickens and the meat is very tender. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with rice.