Niku Jaga (Japanese Beef Stew in the Crock Pot)

~*Miss Diggy*~'s Note:

Delicious anytime!!! Serve with sticky rice for a hearty meal! This isn't your ordinary "stew", and it is supposed to be runny. Lots of broth! Enjoy!

• Total Time: 12 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup Japanese sake (dry white wine)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb baby carrots
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 white onion, diced

Directions:

1. Put all into crock pot and cook on low 10-12 hours or on high 4-6 hours.
2. Stir before serving.

Reviews

[Evie*]

Tasty casserole, the sweetness of the sugar gave this dish a nice flavour. I didnt use as much water as was stated as it was getting quite 'liquidy' (used 1/2 cup water) and one hour prior to finishing I thickened with some cornflour and water mixed together. I used cross cut blade steak. Thanks for a lovely family meal.

[Charmie777]

My family thought this was fantastic! I doubled the recipe. I used white wine instead of sake. Was great served over rice. Even better the next day.

[CraftScout]

Delicious, simply delicious. I was worried about the beef being a little dried out when I saw them, but they were very tender and moist. The broth is very nummy, and a touch sweet. I didn't add the extra salt, and don't think it suffered because of that. I took ViruKat's advice and used yukon gold potatoes, and didn't peel them. Both my kids wanted the leftovers for lunch, and the lunchbox that went today came home empty! Thank you for sharing!