Da Big Island Beef
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this irresistible "Da Big Island Beef" recipe—a slow-cooked Hawaiian-inspired delight that's bursting with flavor. Tender beef chuck roast is marinated in a sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and aromatic ginger and garlic, then simmered to perfection in a slow cooker until it melts in your mouth. A touch of sesame oil and a hint of red chili flakes add depth and spice, while a corn starch slurry creates a glossy, mouthwatering sauce. Garnished with fresh green onions and served over a bed of fluffy white rice, this dish is a true island favorite and perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Whether you're a fan of tropical cuisine or just looking for a hearty, flavorful slow-cooker meal, "Da Big Island Beef" is an unmissable recipe that combines convenience with mouthwatering taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Beef chuck roast
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp Brown sugar
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 4 stalks Green onions
- 0.5 tsp Red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Water
- 4 servings Cooked white rice
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 2-inch cubes.
In a large bowl, mix together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and red chili flakes to make the marinade.
Place the beef cubes into the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Once marinated, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes on all sides until browned. This step locks in the flavor.
Transfer the seared beef into a slow cooker. Add any remaining marinade into the slow cooker as well.
Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the beef is tender and easy to shred with a fork.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and allow the sauce to thicken, cooking for an additional 15 minutes.
Slice the green onions finely and use them as a garnish when serving.
Serve hot over a bed of cooked white rice, and enjoy your Da Big Island Beef!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.9 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.1 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 6763 mg | 294% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.1 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.8 g | ||
| Protein | 194.2 g | 388% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 34.6 mg | 192% | |
| Potassium | 3498 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
