Nikujaga-Style Quick Beef and Potato Simmer

Ingredients

• 8 oz Thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye)
• 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 Yellow onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups Dashi stock
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Mirin
• 2 tbsp Sake(optional)
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 cup Frozen edamame(optional)
• 2 Green onions, sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Slice the onion, cut potatoes into bite-sized chunks, and slice green onions (10 minutes).

2. 2

   Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a little oil, and sear the beef slices for 1-2 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add onion to the skillet and cook 3 minutes until softened. Add potatoes, dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

4. 4

   Return the beef to the pan and add edamame; simmer uncovered 5 minutes to meld flavors and reduce the broth slightly.

5. 5

   Ladle into bowls, spooning broth over top, and garnish with sliced green onions.