Hachee

Directions

1. 1
   Add butter or oil to pan, turn heat to high.
2. 2
   Add stewing beef, salt and pepper, allow to brown to a rich color, stirring from time to time.
3. 3
   Add the onion and allow to caramelize along with the meat for a few minutes.
4. 4
   Turn down heat to medium high.
5. 5
   Add the bay leaves and stir through the mixture for another few minutes.
6. 6
   Add the water and bring to boil.
7. 7
   Turn down heat and allow to simmer for 1-2 hours.
8. 8
   Check the seasoning.
9. 9
   When meat is tender mix corn starch with vinegar, stir through meat mixture until slightly thickened.
10. 10
    Add sugar for the right sweet/sour note.
11. 11
    This should be suble.
12. 12
    Serve over mashed potatoes, or even rice or noodles.