Japanese Beef Curry (EXTRA SAVOURY)

Rich, savory, and creamy ONE POT DINNER is the perfect recipe to have this weekend!

I promise you will LOVE my EXTRA SAVORY Japanese Beef Curry that is also easy to make at home. The beef is cooked till soft and tender that you can even break it apart with a fork. The curry has layers of flavor, from sauteed onions to my secret ingredients dark chocolate, coconut milk, and apple! Get a giant rice bowl ready because this Cooking Mama recipe is CHEFS KISS; trust me, you will not want to miss out on it! 

I am not exaggerating when I say my Japanese Beef Curry will blow your mind!

There are layers and layers of flavor that elevate the Japanese Curry cubes to another level. Beef and onion are the perfect matches made in heaven. Even tho it adds a few extra minutes into the process, the sauteed onions provide an instant richness that makes it worth it!

Another ingredient that I love to add to my Japanese Curry is apple and dark chocolate. Apple provides a subtle sweetness while the dark chocolate adds depth which makes the dish extra rich. 

Coconut milk is not traditionally found in Japanese Beef Curry.

However, this is my mother-in-law’s SECRET tip which makes the curry EXTRA creamy. The first time I tried her curry, I instantly fell in love. I love that while coconut milk makes the curry creamy, it doesn’t make the dish too heavy. Trust me; once you give it a try, you will always want to add coconut milk into your curry. 

I love making Japanese Beef Curry because it is easy, simple, and done all in one pot.

You can customize your curry with different vegetables and protein based on your personal preference. Curry is also perfect for meal prepping as you can make it in bulk, and it tastes even better the next day!

To store, remove the potatoes from the curry and freeze in airtight containers for up to 1.5 months. My mom made curry at least once a month because it was so simple but always a family favorite. 

Do you like ONE-POT DINNER recipes? Here are more One-Pot dinner ideas that are also super delicious! 

• Chicken Adobo (One-Pot Dinner)
• EXTRA CREAMY Japanese Chicken Curry – One-Pot Dinner
• Taiwanese Tender Short Ribs (Instant Pot)
• Asian Honey Garlic Potatoes (Only 5 Ingredient!)

Ingredients 

• 2lb of Beef Stew Meat (I am using Chuck Roast) 
• 1 tsp of Salt & Black Pepper
• 1.5 tbsp of Curry Powder
• 2 tbsp of Oil 
• 3 Onions (sliced) 
• 2 Large Potato (Cut into chunks) 
• 2 Large Carrot (Cut into Chunks) 
• 6-8 cups of Water 
• 1.5 cup of Full Fat Coconut Milk
• 2 pieces of Unsweeten Dark Chocolate 
• 1/4 Apple (grated) 
• 1 pack of Curry Cubes (115g) 

1. Cut beef into 1 ½ inch cubes and season with salt, black pepper, 2 tbsp of oil, and 1.5 tbsp of Curry Powder. Set it aside for 10 minutes. 
2. In a pan, add oil and add sliced onions. Turn the heat up to medium-high and saute for 5-6 minutes or until it turns soft, translucent, and slightly brown. Remove the onions and set them aside. 
3. In a large pot, add oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Add the beef and saute for 3-4 minutes or until the outside is brown. Add in onions and mix them. 
4. Pour in 6-8 cups of water and bring it to a simmer. Once it is simmering, put the lid on and let it cook for 30 minutes on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally, so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. 
5. After 30 minutes, add in potato and carrots and let it cook for another 30 minutes or until it becomes soft. 
6. Finally, add in the grated apple, two pieces of dark chocolate, one pack of curry cubes, and 1.5 cups of whole fat coconut milk. Mix till everything is combined and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve with rice and ENJOY! 

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Japanese Beef Curry

Rich, savory, and creamy ONE POT DINNER is the perfect recipe to have this weekend! I promise you will LOVE my EXTRA SAVORY Japanese Beef Curry that is also easy to make at home. The beef is cooked till soft and tender that you can even break it apart with a fork. The curry has layers of flavor, from sauteed onions to my secret ingredients dark chocolate, coconut milk, and apple! Get a giant rice bowl ready because this Cooking Mama recipe is CHEFS KISS; trust me, you will not want to miss out on it!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Keyword: Easy, Easy Recipes, Japanese Food, One Pot Dinner

Yield: 8 People

Materials

• 2 lb of Beef Stew Meat I am using Chuck Roast
• 1 tsp of Salt & Black Pepper
• 1.5 tbsp of Curry Powder
• 2 tbsp of Oil
• 3 Onions sliced
• 2 Large Potato Cut into chunks
• 2 Large Carrot Cut into Chunks
• 6-8 cups of Water
• 1.5 cup of Full Fat Coconut Milk
• 2 pieces of Unsweeten Dark Chocolate
• 1/4 Apple grated
• 1 pack of Curry Cubes 115g

Instructions

• Cut beef into 1 ½ inch cubes and season with salt, black pepper, 2 tbsp of oil, and 1.5 tbsp of Curry Powder. Set it aside for 10 minutes.
• In a pan, add oil and add sliced onions. Turn the heat up to medium-high and saute for 5-6 minutes or until it turns soft, translucent, and slightly brown. Remove the onions and set them aside.
• In a large pot, add oil and turn the heat up to medium-high. Add the beef and saute for 3-4 minutes or until the outside is brown. Add in onions and mix them.
• Pour in 6-8 cups of water and bring it to a simmer. Once it is simmering, put the lid on and let it cook for 30 minutes on medium-low heat. Stir occasionally, so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
• After 30 minutes, add in potato and carrots and let it cook for another 30 minutes or until it becomes soft.
• Finally, add in the grated apple, two pieces of dark chocolate, one pack of curry cubes, and 1.5 cups of whole fat coconut milk. Mix till everything is combined and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve with rice and ENJOY!

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Notes

Curry is also perfect for meal prepping as you can make it in bulk, and it tastes even better the next day! To store, remove the potatoes from the curry and freeze in airtight containers for up to 1.5 months.