Nikujaga
A comforting Japanese stew with tender beef, potatoes, and onions in a sweet and savory soy-based broth.
⏱ 35 minServes 4Japanese
Ingredients
- •300g beef sirloin or chuck, thinly sliced
- •3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- •1 large onion, sliced
- •2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- •200g shirataki noodles or cellophane noodles
- •2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- •3 tablespoons soy sauce
- •2 tablespoons sugar
- •1 tablespoon mirin
- •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- •1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
Directions
- 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sauté the beef until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 2In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3Return beef to the pot and add potatoes and carrots. Stir to combine.
- 4Pour in broth, soy sauce, sugar, and mirin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5Add shirataki noodles and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until potatoes are tender and noodles are heated through.
- 6Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, then serve hot in bowls with the broth.
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