Niku Jaga Japanese Beef Stew in the Crock Pot
Experience the comforting flavors of Japan with this effortless Crock Pot Niku Jaga, a traditional Japanese beef stew packed with tender slices of beef, hearty potatoes, and sweet, simmered vegetables. Infused with a delicate umami-rich broth made from dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake, this slow-cooked classic delivers a perfectly balanced sweet and savory taste. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe lets your crock pot do the hard work, melding the flavors into a soul-warming dish that pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Garnished with vibrant snow peas for a fresh pop of color, this recipe is a delicious and authentic way to enjoy Japanese home-cooked comfort food with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Thinly sliced beef chuck or sirloin
- 3 medium Russet potatoes
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 large Onion
- 50 grams Snow peas (optional, for garnish)
- 2 cups Dashi stock
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Mirin
- 2 tablespoons Sake
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Peel and cut the potatoes into large bite-sized chunks. Peel and slice the carrots into thick diagonal pieces. Slice the onion into wedges.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced beef and cook just until it changes color, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, lightly sauté the onions until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. This helps enhance their sweetness.
Place the potatoes, carrots, onions, and cooked beef into the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and water. Stir to mix thoroughly.
Pour the liquid mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot, ensuring the vegetables and meat are submerged.
Cover the crock pot with a lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the flavors are well absorbed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional soy sauce or sugar as needed, depending on your preference.
Blanch the snow peas in a small pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green. Drain and set aside as a garnish.
Serve the Niku Jaga warm in bowls, garnished with the blanched snow peas. Enjoy with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.1 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.0 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 210 mg | 70% | |
| Sodium | 3666 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.3 g | 171% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 4874 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
