Nikujaga: Japanese Beef and Potato Stew Just like Mom Used to Make
Japanese beef and potato stew with vegetables for four that anyone can make.
Category
Soup, Stews and Chili
Cuisine
Japanese
Main Ingredients
Quick and Easy
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
1 hrs
Ingredients
Serves 4
1/2 lb 1/2 lb ground or sliced beef
4 potatoes peeled and diced
1 carrot peeled and sliced
1 small white onion sliced
5-6 strings fresh green beans whole
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1-2 tbsp sake
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp Mirin sauce
3 tbsp Soy Sauce
Directions for Nikujaga: Japanese Beef and Potato Stew Just like Mom Used to Make
1
Brown beef
Brown the ground or sliced beef in 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet or pan.2
Add vegetables
Add potatoes, carrots, and onions and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add water to cover the beef and vegetables. Add Sake (optional). and green beans. Cover and cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender.3
Create the sauce
Uncover. Add sugar, Mirin, and Soy sauces. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes until potatoes are done.4
Serve
Serve over steamed rice. Add chopped ginger for a little extra garnish and zip.
2 Comments
Post a CommentSounds easy, filling and delicious!
This sounds absolutely wonderful. I will sure give this a try. Yum!