Hawaiian Beef Haystack Bar

Hawaiian Beef Haystack Bar

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • celery
    5 oz
  • cheddar cheese
    1 c
  • chickpeas
    2 unit
  • crispy fried onions
    4 unit
  • flour
    4 tbsp
  • heirloom grape tomatoes
    8 oz
  • mandarin orange
    4
  • olive oil
    2 tsp
  • pineapple
    1 lb
  • salt
  • scallions
    4
  • shredded coconut
    ½ cup
  • sweet soy glaze
    1/2 c
  • veggie stock concentrate
    4 unit
  • water
    2¼ cup, 1¼ cup
  • white rice
    1.5 c

🍳 Cookware

  • small pot
  • baking sheet
  • medium pan
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small pot , combine white rice , water , and a pinch of salt . Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, ⏱️ 18 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
    white rice: 1.5 c, water: 2¼ cup, salt
  2. 2
    While rice cooks, drain and rinse chickpeas . Toss on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil , salt , and black pepper . Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, ⏱️ 20 minutes . Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. Halve heirloom grape tomatoes . Trim and thinly slice scallions . Slice celery into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Peel mandarin orange and cut wedges into bite-size pieces. Drain pineapple . TIP: If you added any other items to your meal, you can get started on them now!
    chickpeas: 2 unit, olive oil: 2 tsp, salt, black pepper, heirloom grape tomatoes: 8 oz, scallions: 4, celery: 5 oz, mandarin orange: 4, pineapple: 1 lb
  3. 3
    Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over butter and cook, stirring, until combined and lightly browned, ⏱️ 60 seconds . Slowly whisk in water and veggie stock concentrate until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, whisking frequently, until thickened, ⏱️ 3 minutes . Taste and season with salt and black pepper if desired. Remove from heat. TIP: For thinner gravy, whisk in another splash of water.
    butter: 4 tbsp, flour: 4 tbsp, water: 1¼ cup, veggie stock concentrate: 4 unit, salt, black pepper
  4. 4
    Fluff rice with a fork. Divide rice between shallow bowls; spoon gravy over top. Serve roasted chickpeas, tomatoes, scallions, celery, oranges, pineapple, cheddar cheese , shredded coconut , crispy fried onions , and sweet soy glaze family style so everyone can build their own bowl. (Don't forget to serve with any extra items you may have ordered to build out your meal!)
    cheddar cheese: 1 c, shredded coconut: ½ cup, crispy fried onions: 4 unit, sweet soy glaze: 1/2 c