Tonight's dinner
Tongan Lu Pulu-Inspired Beef and Taro
Coconut-braised beef, taro and greens bring deep island comfort to a two-person bowl.
- 60 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Ingredients
- 10 oz beef chuck, cut small
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 8 oz taro or waxy potato, cubed
- 3 cups spinach or collard greens
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and black pepper
Steps
- Brown beef in oil in a small Dutch oven and set it aside.
- Cook onion, garlic and ginger until fragrant, then return beef to the pot.
- Add coconut milk, broth, soy sauce and taro. Cover and simmer until beef and taro are tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Stir in greens and cook until wilted and silky, about 5 minutes.
- Season to taste and spoon into two warm bowls.
Allergen note: Contains gluten, soy and coconut.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.