Best 4 Sam Choys Best Beef Stew Recipes

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Sam Choy's Best Beef Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter's day. The stew is made with tender chunks of beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. It is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. The result is a delicious and comforting stew that will warm you from the inside out.

In this article, you will find three different recipes for Sam Choy's Best Beef Stew. The first recipe is for the classic beef stew, made with beef chuck roast, carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. The second recipe is for a more modern take on the stew, made with flank steak, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and ginger. The third recipe is for a slow-cooker beef stew, perfect for busy weeknights.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy Sam Choy's Best Beef Stew. This hearty and flavorful dish is a classic for a reason, and it is sure to become a favorite in your home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BEEF STEW - SAM CHOY



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This recipe is from Cooking From the Heart by Sam Choy. A few years ago Sam Choy had a restaurant hidden in the middle of the Industrial area in Kona, on the Big Island. It wasn't big on atmosphere, but the food was wonderful and very popular. I've had this stew there and it's truly a favorite of mine. Mochiko is a sweet rice flour.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Stew

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 lbs chuck roast, cut up
1/2 cup salad oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small onion, minced
1/2 cup celery leaves
5 cups beef stock
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups tomato paste
3 medium carrots, chunked
4 potatoes, chunked
2 medium onions, chunked
4 stalks celery, chunked
1 cup flour, to dust meat (about)
salt and pepper, to taste
mochiko sweet rice flour
water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
  • Brown meat with garlic, minced onion, and celery leaves about 10 minutes on medium or low-medium, until well browned.
  • Keep stirring to avoid burning.
  • Drain oil.
  • Add beef and chicken broth and tomato paste.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • Cover and let cook about 1 hour, or until beef is tender.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add onion chunks and celery and cook 10 minutes more.
  • Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
  • Mix some mochiko with some water (about 2 tablespoons each) to thicken if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.3, Fat 38.1, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 199.6, Sodium 1815.8, Carbohydrate 63.2, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 13.5, Protein 76.8

BEEF STEW WITH POTATOES AND CARROTS



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Potato     Stew     Dinner     Carrot     Red Wine     Fall     Potluck     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For braised beef:
5 pounds boneless beef chuck (not lean), cut into 2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 carrots, quartered
3 celery ribs, quartered
2 medium onions, quartered
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 (750-ml) bottle dry red wine (about 3 3/4 cups)
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
2 thyme sprigs
3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
3 cups water
For potatoes and carrots:
2 1/2 pounds small white boiling potatoes
1 1/2 pounds carrots
Equipment: a wide 6-to 8-quart heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid
Accompaniment: crusty bread

Steps:

  • Braise beef:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Pat beef dry and season with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Heat oil in pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown meat, without crowding, in 3 batches, turning, about 8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a platter.
  • Reduce heat to medium, then add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 12 minutes.
  • Push vegetables to one side of pot. Add tomato paste to cleared area and cook paste, stirring, 2 minutes, then stir into vegetables.
  • Add vinegar and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, bay leaves, and thyme and boil until wine is reduced by about two thirds, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add broth to pot along with water, beef, and any juices from platter and bring to a simmer. Cover and braise in oven until meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Set a large colander in a large bowl. Pour stew into colander. Return pieces of meat to pot, then discard remaining solids. Let cooking liquid stand 10 minutes.
  • Cook potatoes and carrots:
  • While beef braises, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch-wide wedges. Slice carrots diagonally (1-inch).
  • Add potatoes and carrots to stew (make sure they are submerged) and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and carrots are tender, about 40 minutes.

BEST BEEF STEW



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Company stew but the family loves it too, like all stews it is even better the next day, can be refrigerated and reheated. Serve with a light salad and soft rolls to sop up the gravy.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stew

Time 3h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean stewing beef (1 inch cubes)
1/2 cup seasoned flour, seasoned with your favorite seasonings
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 large Spanish onion, sliced
1 whole bulb of garlic, peeled, separated and coarsely chopped
2 cups port wine (or any good red wine)
12 whole baby carrots, peeled
1 rutabaga, peeled, cut into large cubes
1/2 head celery, cut into 1 inch lengths with leaves
6 -8 large mushrooms, quartered
2 dashes cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons creamed horseradish
salt
1 1/2-2 cups water
4 -6 medium scrubbed do not peel quartered white potatoes

Steps:

  • Dredge beef in flour, seasoned with your favorite seasonings.
  • Heat large Dutch oven (cast iron is best).
  • Whisk together olive oil and dry mustard, add to heated Dutch oven.
  • Add Spanish onion and caramelize.
  • Add dredged beef, brown on all sides.
  • Add garlic, brown, being careful not to burn.
  • Add wine, deglaze the pot and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add carrots, rutabaga, celery, mushrooms, cayenne, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish Salt to taste.
  • Stir and simmer another 10 minutes.
  • Add water and potatoes.
  • Stir and bring back to simmer.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Cover tightly and slow simmer until potatoes are fork tender, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.5, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 657.8, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 24.8, Protein 32.7

THE BEST BEEF STEW



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This recipe is from Cooking From the Heart by Sam Choy. A few years ago Sam Choy had a restaurant hidden in the middle of the Industrial area in Kona, on the Big Island. It wasn't big on atmosphere, but the food was wonderful and very popular. I've had this stew there and it's truly a favorite of mine.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 lb chuck roast, cut up
1/2 c salad oil
2 clove garlic, crushed
1 small onion, minced
1/2 c celery leaves
5 c beef stock
2 c chicken broth
1 1/2 c tomato paste
3 medium carrots, chunked
4 potatoes, chunked
2 medium onions, chunked
4 stalk(s) celery, chunked
1 c flour (to dust meat)
salt and pepper, to taste
mochiko (sweet rice flour) and water to thicken

Steps:

  • 1. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
  • 2. Brown meat with garlic, minced onion, and celery leaves about 10 minutes on medium or low-medium, until well browned. Keep stirring to avoid burning.
  • 3. Drain oil. Add beef and chicken broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
  • 4. Cover and let cook about 1 hour, or until beef is tender.
  • 5. Add carrots and potatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add onion chunks and celery and cook 10 minutes more.
  • 6. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your beef stew. Look for high-quality beef, vegetables, and broth.
  • Sear the beef: Searing the beef before braising it will help to develop its flavor and create a rich, caramelized crust.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your beef stew. Some popular choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important part of any beef stew. Use a flavorful broth, such as beef broth or chicken broth, to add depth and richness to the stew.
  • Simmer the stew for a long time: Beef stew is a dish that benefits from long, slow cooking. Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Season the stew to taste: Once the stew is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes: Beef stew is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. Serve it with crusty bread or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a beef stew that is both delicious and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give beef stew a try!

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