Grandpa Clarence’s Hawaii-Style Beef Stew (Rich and Tangy!)
Grandpa Clarence’s Hawaii-Style Beef Stew (Rich and Tangy!) is a heartwarming dish that embodies the essence of Hawaiian comfort food. This savory stew combines tender beef with a rich, tangy tomato gravy, simmered to perfection alongside vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners, serve it over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With its incredible flavor and easy preparation, this stew is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 4 medium carrots, cut
- 3 yellow onions, chopped
- 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- ½ cup shoyu (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium beef stock
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides.
- Add celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, shoyu, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock; stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- To thicken the stew, mix remaining flour with some stock to create a slurry; stir into the pot and simmer for an additional few minutes until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg