Description
This Japanese Beef Curry recipe offers a warm, comforting dish featuring tender beef chuck simmered with vegetables in a rich, flavorful curry sauce made from Japanese curry roux. Perfect for family dinners, it’s a hearty and delicious meal served best with steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Curry Ingredients
- 1 lb beef chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 cups beef broth or water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 apple, grated (optional)
- 1 package Japanese curry roux (mild, medium, or hot)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- Cooked rice
- Chopped green onions
- Pickled ginger
- Hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and slice the onions, carrots, and potatoes. Grate the apple if using. Having all ingredients ready makes the cooking process smoother.
- Brown the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown it on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. This step enhances the flavor significantly.
- Sauté the Onions: Add sliced onions to the pot with the beef and cook until soft and translucent, approximately 5 minutes, allowing their sweetness to blend into the curry.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in the sliced carrots and diced potatoes. Cook together for 3-5 minutes so the vegetables begin to absorb the flavors.
- Add the Liquids: Pour in beef broth or water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and honey or sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing the beef to tenderize.
- Add the Curry Roux: Break the curry roux into pieces and stir them into the pot until fully dissolved. Add grated apple now if using for extra sweetness. The sauce will thicken as it cooks.
- Simmer Until Ready: Continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. The flavors will deepen with longer cooking.
Notes
- Choose beef chuck for tenderness; avoid lean cuts that dry out.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust curry roux type or add chili if a spicier curry is preferred.
- Leftover curry tastes better the next day and freezes well up to 3 months.
- Serve with steamed rice, noodles, crusty bread, or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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