Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, cubed
2 cups beef broth
2 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water, optional for thickening)
Instructions
1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot and sear beef until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft and fragrant.
3. Add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add canned tomatoes and soy sauce.
4. Return beef to the pot, pour in the broth, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
6. Add carrots and potatoes, and continue to simmer until vegetables are cooked through (about 30 minutes).
7. Optional: stir in sugar and cornstarch slurry for desired sweetness and thickness.
8. Adjust seasoning and serve hot over steamed white rice.
Notes
Letting the stew sit overnight enhances the flavors.
Swap potatoes for taro or add bell peppers for variation.
Use low-sodium broth and soy sauce for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cook
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg