Our Family Recipe for Nikujaga Meat and Potatoes Wi

Name: Our Family Recipe for Nikujaga Meat and Potatoes With Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 90 grams Ground beef; 1 tbsp Sake; 1 Salt and pepper; 3 Potatoes; 400 ml Water; 1/2 Carrot; 1/2 Onion; 1 packet Shirataki noodles; 4 tbsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Sake; 2 tsp Dashi stock granules; 1 Salt; 1 tbsp Mirin; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Servings: persons

90 grams Ground beef
1 tbsp Sake
1 Salt and pepper
3 Potatoes
400 ml Water
1/2 Carrot
1/2 Onion
1 packet Shirataki noodles
4 tbsp Sugar
2 tbsp Sake
2 tsp Dashi stock granules
1 Salt
1 tbsp Mirin
2 tbsp Soy sauce
1 tbsp Vegetable oil

1
Peel the potatoes, cut in half and put into a bowl of water.
2
Leave to soak for 15 minutes.
3
Slice the onion lengthwise (with the grain) into 2 cm wide wedges.
4
Roughly cut up the carrot.
5
Empty out the shirataki noodles into a sieve or colander and wash under running water.
6
Cut up into easy to eat lengths, put back into the sieve, and pour boiling water over them to get rid of their odor.
7
Add some vegetable oil to a deep frying pan or a pot and heat.
8
Add the ground beef and the ingredients, and stir fry while bashing the meat.
9
When the meat has changed color, add the onion and carrot and stir fry to coat the vegetables with oil.
10
Add the potatoes from step 1 water and all.
11
Add the ingredients, bring to a boil and skim off any scum.
12
Add the shiratakin noodles, place a small lid or a piece of kitchen parchment paper directly on top of the simmering food, and simmer for 15 minutes over low-medium heat.
13
Take the lid or paper off, add the soy sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
14
Transfer to serving plates and it's done.

321

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 90 grams Ground beef, 1 tbsp Sake, 1 Salt and pepper, 3 Potatoes, and more.

Yes, Our Family Recipe for Nikujaga Meat and Potatoes With Ground Beef falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Our Family Recipe for Nikujaga Meat and Potatoes With Ground Beef

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