Nikujaga Japanese beef and potato stew
A soft, savoury-sweet stew of beef, potatoes and onion. Classic Japanese home cooking in one pot.
- Time50 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.86 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Fry the beef for 2 minutes until just browned.
2 min - 2
Add the onions and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
3 min - 3
Add the potatoes and carrots and stir for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the water, dashi, tamari, mirin, sake and sugar. Bring to the boil and skim off the scum.
- 5
Cover with a lid slightly open and simmer for 25 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the liquid has reduced.
25 min - 6
Serve in bowls topped with the green beans.
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