Hawaiian-Style Beef Stew

Step by stepInstructions

1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches until deeply seared on all sides.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in the soy sauce and brown sugar, scraping up the browned bits. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours until the beef is tender.
5. Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery and simmer uncovered for 30 more minutes, until the vegetables are soft and the liquid has reduced.
6. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the gravy thickens. Serve hot over steamed rice.