One Pot Nikujaga – Japanese Beef and Potato Stew You Must Try!
One Pot Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese beef and potato stew that is hearty, comforting, and easy to make in a single pot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef (thinly sliced)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup dashi stock
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the sliced beef until browned.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until they become translucent.
- Stir in the potatoes and carrots, mixing well with the beef and onions.
- Pour in the dashi stock, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and sake. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- This dish is best served with steamed rice.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg