Comments on: Nikujaga (Japanese Beef Stew) https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/ Cooking adventures in a small, closet sized, kitchen. - I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen. Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 By: zidane https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-252278 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:24:00 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-252278 The rich aroma of the dashi and soy sauce broth must be incredible while this is cooking. Definitely a must-try dish for anyone who loves authentic flavors.

]]> By: zidane https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-252275 Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:10:13 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-252275 The carrots and potatoes look so beautifully soft and flavorful. You can really tell this was simmered slowly with a lot of care to get that perfect texture.

]]> By: Rehoboth https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-181521 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:00:16 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-181521 Wonderful post

]]> By: kevin https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-137328 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:48:37 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-137328 In reply to Shirley.

A tender cut of beef (ribeye, tenderloin) is good in this!

]]> By: Shirley https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-137207 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:59:16 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-137207 This would need to be a tender cut of beef? since no braising time.

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]]> By: Rachel Page https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-60297 Fri, 01 May 2015 02:42:30 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-60297 Lovely recipe, cooked it last night for dinner. Thank you!

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-47224 Sun, 13 May 2012 08:58:55 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-47224 I had this recipe from a TV cooking show and I immediately had to try it. Simple and sooooo yummy. 😀 Reading this just makes my mouth water. And I even have some frozen pumpkin, I think I hear it knocking 😉

]]> By: Aladdin's Cave keepster https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-31130 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:20:08 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-31130 WOW this is defanately my utmost loving Japanese food!! Awesome taste! I made a big batch and freezed some!! Domo arigato for the recipe!!

]]> By: Vic https://www.closetcooking.com/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-24867 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:41:24 +0000 https://www.closetcooking.com/2008/10/28/nikujaga-japanese-beef-stew/#comment-24867 Thanks Kevin for the info.

I'll chop up some chilli and try it.

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