NIKU-JAGA (JAPANESE BEEF STEW)

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My husband and I hosted many foreign students over the years. We always loved to have them cook for us. It gave them a chance to share their culture and for us to take a culinary trip without leaving home. A favorite of ours in Niku-Jaga which Naoki Sekiya made for us. We have remained in contact with Naoki for over 20...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb thinly sliced raw beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch squares
4 medium white potatoes, peeled, in large cubes
2 medium onions, peeled, and cut into this semicircles
4 tsp canola oil
2/3 c water
1/4 c sake or dry white wine
2 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp soy sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Saute` beef in 2 teaspoons oil for 2 minutes or until browned, then remove from pan along with any meat juices.
  • 2. Add 2 teaspoons more oil to pan along with the potatoes and onions; saute` 2 minutes until onions get separated.
  • 3. Add water, sake, and sugar. Bring to a boil and cook loosely covered until potatoes re half done. Add soy sauce and the beef along with any juices; bring to a boil again and cook loosely covered until potatoes are quite tender (15 minutes). Serve hot.
  • 4. I suggest if you do not use Sake you add 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger along with the soy sauce to give it extra flavor.

Zahra Arif
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Trishan Shakya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy beef stew.


Rere Murendeni
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I made this last night and it was delicious! My husband and kids loved it too. I will definitely be making this again.


Kalkidan Raya
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This was a great recipe! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.