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Japanese Curry Beef Bowl with Steamed Rice

Hearty Japanese Curry Beef Bowl with Steamed Rice Magic

This Japanese Curry Beef Bowl with Steamed Rice is a comforting dish with tender beef and a mildly sweet curry sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1.5 pounds Beef Chuck or Stew Meat Well-marbled for tenderness
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Sliced
  • 2 medium Potatoes Diced
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For sautéing
  • 4 cups Water or Beef Broth Broth adds richness
For the Flavor
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Gluten-free variant available
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Optional
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup Can substitute with chili paste
  • 1 medium Grated Apple Optional
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf Dried thyme can substitute
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Adjust according to taste
  • 1 package Japanese Curry Roux e.g., Golden Curry

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 2 cups of rice under cold water and combine with 2 1/2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Cook in a rice cooker.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds of beef chuck and sear until browned.
  3. Add one chopped onion, sauté until translucent, then incorporate two sliced carrots and two diced potatoes.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of water or beef broth and one bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 45-50 minutes.
  5. Add 1 grated apple, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup of ketchup. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Break apart 1 package of Japanese curry roux and stir into the pot until dissolved. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  7. Ladle the curry over steamed rice and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep as flavors improve overnight.

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