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Japanese Beef Curry

A warm, comforting dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, mildly spiced curry sauce with hearty vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces Best cut for tenderness.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 4 tablespoons curry powder Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For cooking.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • Optional: cooked rice for serving Best served over rice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop onions, carrots, and potatoes, and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add another tablespoon of oil and sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Return the beef to the pot, along with the carrots and potatoes. Stir to combine.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and soy sauce, then sprinkle the curry powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Check the consistency and adjust with more broth or water if needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Serving
  1. Once the beef is tender, serve the Japanese Beef Curry over a bed of fluffy rice.

Notes

Choose beef chuck for optimum tenderness, adjust spice levels to your preference, and feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or peas. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.