Name: Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 2 oz onion (quartered); 8 oz thinly sliced pork or beef; 2 oz carrots; 6 oz potatoes (cut into pieces); 2 cups water or dashi (preferred); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cooking sake; 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine seasoning); 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 oz Shirataki noodles or Konnyaku noodles (optional); Salt (to taste); 1 stalk scallion (cut into 2-inch strips)

Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) - hearty stew with meat and potatoes. This Japanese comfort food is delicious for colder months.

This time of year, I crave homey comfort food such as Asian soups and stews to keep me warm. I love the idea of a slow-cooked meat and potato dish, with liquid.

This Japanese meat and potato recipe or Nikujaga fits the bill. Nikujaga is a very common winter dish in Japan. It’s such a delightful dish to eat, with a bowl of piping hot steamed rice.

I first had Nikujaga at a Japanese restaurant. I was instantly hooked on the sweet and savory taste.

Thanks to the Japanese store near my house, I was able to get all ingredients easily and I have been making it for a few years. I am so glad that finally I get to share my recipe with you.

If you love meat and potatoes, shake things up in your kitchen and try it. This is absolutely delicious and I can assure you that your family would enjoy it.

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Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) Recipe

Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) – hearty stew with meat and potatoes. This Japanese comfort food is delicious for colder months | rasamalaysia.com

Course Main Course

Cuisine Japanese

Keyword Japanese Meat and Potato Stew

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 3

Calories 267 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
2 oz onion quartered
8 oz thinly sliced pork or beef
2 oz carrots
6 oz potatoes cut into pieces
2 cups water or dashi preferred
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cooking sake
2 tablespoons mirin Japanese sweet wine seasoning
2 teaspoons sugar
4 oz Shirataki noodles or Konnyaku noodles optional
Salt to taste
1 stalk scallion cut into 2-inch strips

Instructions

Heat up a small soup pot on medium heat and add the oil. When the oil is heated, add the onion, stirring a few times before adding the meat. Stirring and cooking, then add the carrots and potatoes. Stir to combine well with the meat.
Add the water and bring it to boil. Add the soy sauce, sake, mirin and sugar. Lower the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the carrots and potatoes are cooked through and the sauce reduces. Add the Shirataki noodles, cook for 1 minute. Add salt and the scallions. Turn off heat and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

If you can't find Shirataki noodles, feel feel to skip it.

Nutrition Facts

Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) Recipe

Amount Per Serving (3 g)

Calories 267 Calories from Fat 84

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol 68mg 23%

Sodium 810mg 34%

Total Carbohydrates 20.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9%

Sugars 7.9g

Protein 24.9g 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

12 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

Bon

December 19, 2016 at 7:39 PM

Confused: Recipe instructions begin ‘adding an onion’ ?? .. what kind? how much? Recipe ends adding one (?) scallion? per serving?
What kind of meat> does the meat cutter shave it for you? Potatoes? Red?, Early?

- Rasa Malaysia
  
  December 19, 2016 at 8:28 PM
  
  Bon, the recipe is here and it’s very clear: https://rasamalaysia.com/japanese-meat-and-potato-stew/2/.
  
julia

December 25, 2016 at 2:02 AM

I have eaten nikujaga before, its indeed yummy..

- Rasa Malaysia
  
  December 25, 2016 at 10:19 PM
  
  Thanks Julia. Yeah, Nikujaga is amazing!
  
Lisa

May 7, 2017 at 9:36 PM

I followed your recipe exactly and it was so delicious! Thank you!

- Rasa Malaysia
  
  May 7, 2017 at 11:18 PM
  
  Thanks Lisa. :)
  
mary

June 29, 2017 at 2:49 AM

looks so delicious i must try it.

lydia

October 14, 2018 at 8:38 PM

Hi Bee, what kind of cut of the beef that you used? can i skip the sugar since there is mirin added already?

- Rasa Malaysia
  
  October 14, 2018 at 8:59 PM
  
  Yes you can skip sugar. Mirin is not that sweet. I used shabu shabu beef that I can buy pre-sliced. Not sure which part of the beef though.
  
gias

October 28, 2018 at 9:54 PM

it looks so yummy. I gonna try this at my home. You made so easy for me. Thanks

Jeremy Carpentier

November 19, 2018 at 10:42 PM

It’s look too much delicious. My favorite food is Japanese food.

Japanese Food

January 6, 2019 at 10:25 PM

So glad that there are still people in the world who care for good food. I love reading all your recipes, watch your blog and try them myself. Looking forward to new great recipes! Thank you for sharing them all with us.

Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga)