Savory Japanese Niku Jaga Stew

Name: Savory Japanese Niku Jaga Stew
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef; Soy sauce; Sake; Sugar; Vegetable oil; Onion; Carrots; Potatoes; Dashi stock; Soy sauce; Mirin; Sugar; Green onions; Toasted sesame seeds

Comforting Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots

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

1 h 30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade

Beef

400g, sliced thinly

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Sake

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 teaspoon

For the Stew Base

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

2 large, sliced

Carrots

2 medium, sliced into rounds

Potatoes

4 medium, peeled and quartered

Dashi stock

500ml

For the Seasoning

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Mirin

2 tablespoons

Sugar

1 tablespoon

For the Garnish

Green onions

Handful, finely sliced

Toasted sesame seeds

For sprinkling

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, combine sliced beef with soy sauce, sake, and sugar.

Mix

Mix well to ensure all pieces are coated.

Marinate

Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Preparing the Vegetables

Prepare Veggies

Slice onions, carrots, and quarter potatoes.

Heat Oil

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Onions

Add onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

Use a wooden spoon to maintain the potatoes' shape.

Cooking Process

Brown the Beef

Add marinated beef to the pot with onions, and cook until it changes color.

Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.

Add Vegetables

Stir in carrots and potatoes, ensuring they are well mixed with beef.

Simmer the Stew

Pour in the dashi stock, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.

Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes. Stir gently to avoid breaking the potatoes.

Plating & Serving