Ho'O Kanaka Stew Recipe

Name: Ho'O Kanaka Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon drippings; 1/4 pound salt pork diced; 12 small onions; 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed; 3 cups water; 2 each beef bouillon cubes; 2 teaspoons paprika; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 dash black pepper; 3 medium potatoes pared; 3 medium tomatoes; 3 medium carrots; 1 head cabbage

Servings: persons

1/4 cup bacon drippings
1/4 pound salt pork diced
12 small onions
2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed
3 cups water
2 each beef bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
3 medium potatoes pared
3 medium tomatoes
3 medium carrots
1 head cabbage

1
Put 2 tablespoons dripping into a large saucepan.
2
Brown salt pork and onions; remove from pan.
3
Add remaining drippings and beef and brown.
4
Add salt pork, onions, water, bouillon cubes, paprika, salt and pepper; stir until well mixed.
5
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
6
Cut potatoes, tomatoes and carrots into 1 inch pieces.
7
Add to stew and simmer 30 minutes longer.
8
Remove tomato skins from stew.
9
Cut cabbage into six wedges and lay on top of stew.
10
Simmer 20 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
11
Remove cabbage and cut into smaller pieces.
12
Stir poi into stew until desired thickness is reached.
13
Serve stew topped with cabbage.

942

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup bacon drippings, 1/4 pound salt pork diced, 12 small onions, 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed, and more.

Yes, Ho'O Kanaka Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ho'O Kanaka Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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