Tpk's Nikujaga Recipe

Name: Tpk's Nikujaga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil, for searing; 1 lb beef chuck, cut in large cubes; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons sake or 3 tablespoons sherry wine; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks; 1 cup white pearl onion; 1 cup frozen peas; 4 -5 cups cooked white rice

Servings: persons

1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil, for searing
1 lb beef chuck, cut in large cubes
1 medium onion, sliced
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
water
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons sake or 3 tablespoons sherry wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
1 cup white pearl onion
1 cup frozen peas
4 -5 cups cooked white rice

1
In a large saucepan, heat oil and sear beef chuck on all sides, then saute with onions, ginger and garlic.
2
Add a little water to deglaze the pan, then add more water until meat is just covered.
3
Add sugar, sake or sherry, soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil.
4
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low.
5
Simmer until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
6
Add potatoes and pearl onions.
7
Return to a boil, remove lid and let cook at medium to medium-low heat until nearly all the liquid is absorbed and the potatoes turn a golden color.
8
A few minutes before serving, add peas.
9
Serve over rice.

1275

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

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: 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil, for searing, 1 lb beef chuck, cut in large cubes, 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Tpk's Nikujaga 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tpk's Nikujaga

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