Japanese Beef Stew Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
• STEP 2.Add the onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
• STEP 3.Stir in the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
• STEP 4.Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.
• STEP 5.Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
• STEP 6.In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew to thicken the broth.
• STEP 7.Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the stew has thickened.
• STEP 8.Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add mushrooms or other vegetables of your choice to the stew.
• If you prefer a thicker stew, you can increase the amount of cornstarch in the slurry.
• Leftover stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Storage and Serving

• Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Reheat in a pot on the stovetop over low heat until heated through.
• Serve the stew hot with a side of rice or crusty bread.