How to Make Japanese Minced Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

Japanese minced beef, also known as nikudofu, is a popular and versatile dish in Japanese cuisine. This simple and flavorful recipe features tender minced beef cooked with a savory and umami-rich sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as part of a bento box, this dish is a favorite among those who love Japanese comfort food.

With its roots in home cooking, Japanese minced beef is a classic dish that can be found in many households across Japa...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine)
  • 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 16 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir beef until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and stir well. Stir soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar into beef mixture; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 726mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 213mg