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Nikujaga (Meat and Potatoes)

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7/10

Japanese comfort food: beef, potatoes, onions in sweet soy broth.

Beef Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Soy + mirin + sugar = the sweet-savory base of all Japanese simmered dishes (nimono).

Key Ingredients

beef potatoes onion shirataki noodles dashi soy sauce mirin sugar

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