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Savory Japanese Niku Jaga Stew

Name: Savory Japanese Niku Jaga Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef, 400g, sliced thinly; Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; Sake, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 1 teaspoon; Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 2 large, sliced; Carrots, 2 medium, sliced into rounds; Potatoes, 4 medium, peeled and quartered; Dashi stock, 500ml; Soy sauce, 3 tablespoons; Mirin, 2 tablespoons; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Green onions, Handful, finely sliced; Toasted sesame seeds, For sprinkling

A traditional Japanese home-cooked dish, Niku Jaga is hearty and flavorful, providing both warmth and nourishment in every bite.

4.9(671 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 4, 2025

Savory Japanese Niku Jaga Stew — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Beef Marinade

For the Stew Base

For the Seasoning

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 456 kcal
Protein: 20 g
Carbs: 41.75 g
Fat: 22.25 g
Fiber: 4.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1824 kcal
Protein: 80 g
Carbs: 167 g
Fat: 89 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef 400g, sliced thinly	800	60	0	60	0
Soy sauce 2 tablespoons	20	2	2	0	0
Sake 1 tablespoon	14	0	1	0	0
Sugar 1 teaspoon	16	0	4	0	0
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Onion 2 large, sliced	100	3	24	0	4
Carrots 2 medium, sliced into rounds	50	1	12	0	4
Potatoes 4 medium, peeled and quartered	400	10	90	0	11
Dashi stock 500ml	10	1	2	0	0
Soy sauce 3 tablespoons	30	3	3	0	0
Mirin 2 tablespoons	80	0	14	0	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	49	0	13	0	0
Green onions Handful, finely sliced	5	0	1	0	0
Toasted sesame seeds For sprinkling	10	0	1	1	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, sake, and sugar.
2
Mix
Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.
3
Marinate
Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Preparing the Vegetables

1
Prepare Veggies
Slice onions, carrots, and quarter potatoes.
2
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3
Sauté Onions
Add onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
Tip: Use a wooden spoon to maintain the potatoes' shape.

How to Make Savory Japanese Niku Jaga Stew

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Brown the Beef
Add marinated beef to the pot with onions, and cook until it changes color.
2
Add Vegetables
Stir in carrots and potatoes, ensuring they are well mixed with beef.
3
Simmer the Stew
Pour in the dashi stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.