Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes)
Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes) brings together thinly sliced beef and tender potatoes simmered in a soy-sake dashi that balances salty and gently sweet flavors. Onions melt into the broth while snow peas add a fresh, crisp finish. It’s a comforting, homestyle dish perfect for a cozy dinner or sharing with family.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the snow peas in a small saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the beef in the oil until browned. Add the potatoes; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the dashi soup, soy sauce, sake, and sugar into the mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and sprinkle the chopped onion over the mixture; let it simmer until the liquid is almost completely gone, about 15 minutes more. Top the mixture with the snow peas to serve.
- Calories 525.76 kcal High
- Protein 52.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 57.21 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.5 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 94.96 mg High
- Sodium 7474.8 mg High
- Fiber 1.23 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.52 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 18.8 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.22 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1622.36 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 2.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Nikujaga (Japanese Style Meat and Potatoes) is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dashi, Onion, Potato Wedges, and Sake. Each serving provides about 525.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes)?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes) made of?
- The main ingredients are Dashi, Onion, Potato Wedges, Sake, Sirloin Steak. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes)?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes)?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 525.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
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