- In a large pot, heat oil on medium-high heat; add meat and Hawaiian salt and brown on all sides.
- Add onions and celery and brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add water, bay leaves, bouillon cube and tomato sauce; increase heat and bring to a rapid boil; lower heat and boil until meat is fork-soft, about 2 hours.
- Skim fat and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Add carrots and cook for about 10-15 minutes; add potatoes and cook for about 10-15 minutes; add slurry to thicken as desired.
- Serve with rice and macaroni salad.
Serves 12.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (not including rice and macaroni salad):
400 calories, 12 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 150 mg cholesterol, 1300 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 52 g protein