Japanese-Style Nikujaga (Japanese Beef and Potato Stew) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Nikujaga is a Japanese home-style dish of beef, potatoes, and onions gently simmered in a soy sauce and mirin seasoning.
Nikujaga is a Japanese home-style dish of beef, potatoes, and onions gently simmered in a soy sauce and mirin seasoning. The sweet-savory broth soaks into the ingredients, making it a great match for rice and a cozy dinner side.
World cuisine · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 543.5g serving): 377.8 kcal · protein 22.2g · carbohydrate 48.9g · fat 10.3g · sodium 1269.9mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Cutting the potatoes too small can make them fall apart as they simmer.
Tips: Gently shake the pot once or twice midway through cooking so the seasoning coats everything evenly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Lean beef — 100 g
- Potato — 1 pc
- Onion — 0.5 pc
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Mirin — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Water — 150 ml