Nikujaga

Description
Japanese beef and potato stew. Ofukuro no aji — Mom's cooking: This is a typical Japanese dish served at dinner. The main ingredients are russet potatoes, onions, and beef. The flavoring is based on soy sauce and sugar, very common for a Japanese dish.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Cooking time: 40 minutes
 * Servings: 4

Ingredients

 * 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 to 5 pieces each
 * ⅓ lb beef, thinly sliced
 * ⅔ lb yellow onions, sliced (about ⅓ inch wide)
 * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 * 400 cc water (about 1½ cups)
 * 3 tablespoons or more soy sauce (to taste)
 * 3 tablespoons or more brown sugar (to taste)
 * 2 tablespoons sake or white wine

Directions

 * 1) Prepare vegetables as described above.
 * 2) Heat a deep pan and add oil and beef.
 * 3) Saute for a couple of minutes, then add onion and potato.
 * 4) Continue sauteing for 3 minutes.
 * 5) Add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sake or wine.
 * 6) Bring to a simmer half covered.
 * 7) Skim off any foam and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes until potatoes are done.