Description
Looking for the best Japanese beef curry? This quick and easy version is hearty healthy and full of flavor. Made with simple ingredients and perfect for weeknight comfort food or cozy meal prep ideas. A simple curry recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck or stew meat (cut into chunks)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 2 potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 4 cups water or beef broth
- 4 blocks Japanese curry roux
- 1 tbsp oil
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
- Optional sesame seeds or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Brown the beef in batches until seared on all sides.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add carrots and potatoes. Stir and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in water or broth. Simmer for 30–40 minutes until beef and veggies are tender.
- Reduce heat. Stir in curry roux blocks and let them melt, stirring until sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into large pieces to prevent overcooking.
- Use medium or hot curry roux depending on spice preference.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Add soy sauce or Worcestershire for extra depth.
- Serve with rice, bread, or noodles for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with rice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg