Nikujaga (Simmered Meat and Potatoes)

Name: Nikujaga (Simmered Meat and Potatoes)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound thinly sliced beef; 2 large potatoes; 1 large carrots; 1 medium onion; 2 cups dashi stock; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin; 2 tablespoons sake; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 cup green beans

A heartwarming Japanese stew of tender beef slices, potatoes, and carrots, gently simmered in a sweet soy broth.

Japanese⏱ 45 min⚠ Contains 2 allergen(s)

✨ High in protein✨ High in sodium✨ Good source of vitamin C

Ingredients

Thinly sliced beef1/2 pound
Potatoes2 large
Carrots1 large
Onion1 medium
Dashi stock2 cups
Soy sauce1/4 cup
Mirin2 tablespoons
Sake2 tablespoons
Sugar1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil1 tablespoon
Green beans1/2 cup

Nutrition (per serving, makes 4)

Calories362 kcal

Protein19.7 g

Carbs38.4 g

Fat12.3 g

Fiber4.4 g

Sugar10.4 g

Sodium890 mg

Vitamin C34.8 mg

Iron2.6 mg

Calcium41.3 mg

Potassium921 mg

Estimated values.

Steps

1Peel and chop potatoes, carrots, and onion into large bite-sized pieces; blanch green beans briefly.
2Heat vegetable oil in a large pot and sauté the thinly sliced beef until browned, then add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
3Stir in potatoes and carrots, then pour in dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.
4Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
5Stir in the blanched green beans during the last few minutes of cooking and serve hot.