Nikujaga

Literally “meat and potatoes” in Japanese, this hearty stew is the ultimate comfort food.

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy-bottomed pot, then stir-fry beef until cooked through. Remove beef, leaving as much oil in the pan as possible.

Step 2

Sauté onions until translucent. Add potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms and continue stir-frying for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add sake and bring to a boil until you stop smelling alcohol (1-2 minutes). Add dashi, sugar, salt, garlic, ginger, mirin, sesame oil, soy sauce, and shirataki, then return the beef to the pot. Simmer partially covered for 30-40 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are very soft.

Step 4

Add greens and cook uncovered until cooked through.