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Nikujaga - Japanese beef stew
Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese dish made with beef, carrots, onions and potatoes, stewed in a mix of soy sauce, a dash of sugar, mirin and sake.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1/2 pound beef, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups dashi stock
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons mirin
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot over high heat, add oil and onions. Cook until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- 2
Add beef and cook for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for another 3 minutes. Add sake, dashi stock, soy sauce, sugar and mirin, and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender). Serve with a side of Japanese rice
- 3
Serve with a side of Japanese rice