Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry
Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry features tender beef and soft vegetables simmered in a rich, mildly spiced roux with a hint of sweetness from apple and depth from soy sauce. The sauce is silky and comforting, perfect over steamed rice for a weeknight dinner or cozy weekend meal. It’s a balanced, family-friendly curry that warms with gentle heat rather than intense spice.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 61 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function.
- 2
Heat oil in the pot.
- 3
Add the onion and saute until almost translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the beef, garlic, and ginger; saute until the beef starts to brown, about 3 minutes more.
- 5
Stir in the potatoes and carrots.
- 6
Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Pour the beef broth, apple, ketchup, and soy sauce into the pot.
- 9
Break the curry roux into blocks and place them on top of the beef mixture; do not stir the blocks into the broth.
- 10
Turn off the Saute function.
- 11
Close and lock the lid and seal the valve.
- 12
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 15 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 13
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
- 14
Unlock and remove the lid.
- 15
Stir the broth to blend in all the curry roux blocks, which should have melted on top.
- Calories 509.95 kcal High 26%
- Protein 27.66 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 82.37 g 30%
- Total Fat 8.5 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.25 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.92 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1558.99 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 13.96 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 7.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.93 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 92.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 3.9 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 108.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 4.54 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, and Curry Paste. Each serving provides about 509.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Curry Paste, Diced Beef. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 509.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Japanese Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 509.95 calories and 27.66 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1558.99 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.25 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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