Luau Stew Recipes

LUAU STEW

Steps:

• 1. Take off the stems of the luau leave and peel off the outer skins of stems and then break the stems into pieces
• 2. Place the luau leaves and broken up stems in the kitchen sink that is filled with water. Let it sit in the water while you go to the next step.
• 3. In a big pot put a little cooking oil in the there and then add the stew meat and brown it.
• 4. Next after browning up the meat add water to fill 1/2 the pot. I skim off the scum that is on the top of the water.
• 5. Add the seasoning.. I believe I added 1 tsp sea salt, the 1 TBSP minced garlic, and the chicken boullion granules.. stir it up and let it cook with the meat while we go to the next step.
• 6. Back to the sink I clean the leaves and stems with the first wash and then let all that water run out and replace water again and give the leaves and stems another wash.
• 7. Then I get my cutting board and a sharp knife and take about 3-4 of the leaves and roll them up and cut into strips.
• 8. Place the cut up luau leaves in the pot along with the stems and let it cook for about one hour or till meat is tender. I also taste test to check the seasonings. if more salt is needed etc. When done laddle into bowls and enjoy!!

GALE'S SHORTCUT BEEF LUAU STEW

Steps:

• 1. Place stew meat in a Dutch oven or large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Boil till meat is tender but not falling apart, approximately two hours.
• 2. Once meat is fork tender, remove but do not discard water, leaving about a cup or two remaining in the pot.
• 3. Lower heat to medium low. Remove the outer ti leaves from the laulau and place in the pot with the beef and remaining cooking water. With a wooden spoon, gently break apart the laulau and mix together with the beef. Be careful not to scorch. You may add salt if desired. Check consistency and add a little of the reserved liquid from the stew meat if need to. You don't want it too watery or soupy. Serve over hot rice or with poi.