Polynesian Beef Recipe

Name: Polynesian Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb. chuck roast, chopped into chunks; 1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 c. pineapple juice; 3 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. ginger; 4 stalks celery, sliced paper thin lengthwise; 4 carrots, sliced paper thin lengthwise; 1 medium can mushrooms; 1 tsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. water

Servings: persons

1
Cover beef with onion rings in shallow pan, pour mixture of pineapple juice, soy sauce, salt and ginger over top.
2
Let stand 1 hour to season, turning once.
3
Place beef and onion in a deep electric stove or Dutch oven; simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until beef is tender when pierced with fork.
4
Reduce heat, add celery and carrots; simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Place mushrooms on top for 5 minutes, remove to heated serving platter.
6
Stir cornstarch to paste in water, stir into juices in pan, cook, stirring until gravy thickens and boil 3 minutes.
7
Season with additional soy sauce, if desired.

114

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Carbs

Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 4 lb. chuck roast, chopped into chunks, 1 large onion, sliced and separated into rings, 1 c. pineapple juice, 3 Tbsp. soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Polynesian Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Polynesian Beef

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