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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 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 26%
- Protein 52.99 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 57.21 g 21%
- Total Fat 6.5 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.96 mg High 32%
- Sodium 6841.49 mg High 297%
- Dietary Fiber 1.23 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 6.52 g --
- Added Sugars 1.03 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 18.8 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.85 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 575.37 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 2.84 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.03 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.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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.
- Is Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes) healthy?
- Nikujaga (Japanese-Style Meat and Potatoes) has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 525.76 calories and 52.99 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 6841.49 mg (297% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.5 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Onions and Alcohol, 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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