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Beef Luau and Lomi Tomato

"One of my favorite dishes to cook and perfect for sharing with family and friends. It's especially 'ono topped with our lomi tomato."
- Chef Keoni Chang, Chief Food Officer
Course Main Course
Cuisine Beef
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients  

  • header Beef Luau
  • 2 pound 2 lbs. fresh luau leaves, stems removed and stemless leaves coarsely chopped(you may sub with frozen luau leaves)
  • 2 pound beef chuck, cut into 2″ cubes(short ribs or stew meat also works)
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound yellow onion, sliced 1/2 inch
  • Hawaiian Salt, to taste
  • header Lomi Tomato(Optional)
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, diced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 0.5 tennis ball sized sweet onion, finely minced
  • 0.25 cup green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 pinch Hawaiian salt

Notes

Optional Ingredients for Lomi Tomato
  • 2 dry opae (dry shrimp), chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
Chili Pepper Water (Optional)
Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 5 fresh chilies (Hawaiian or Thai Chili Peppers work best)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Vinegar, to taste
Directions
  1. Combine water, garlic, chilies and salt and bring to a boil. 
  2. Boil until all ingredients are soft and mushy, then remove from heat and puree.
  3. Adjust seasoning if needed, then add vinegar to taste.
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