Nikujaga (Beef, Potato and Onion Stew)

Ingredients

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• 1 lb / 450 g thinly sliced beef chuck or stew beef, bite-sized
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 medium carrots, chunked
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp neutral oil

Let’s make it

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high and briefly brown the beef.
2. Add the onion, potatoes, carrots, water, soy sauce, sugar, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the beef is cooked through.
4. Stir occasionally and add a splash of water if the pot gets dry.
5. Serve hot, ideally with rice.