Beef Recipes

17 recipes found

Nikujaga (japanese-style Meat and Potatoes)

Nikujaga is the quintessential Japanese comfort food—the culinary equivalent of a warm hug. This 'meat and potato' stew features thinly sliced beef sukiyaki meat, starchy potatoes, and sweet carrots simmered in a dashi-based broth enriched with soy sauce, sake, and mirin. The addition of shirataki noodles adds a delightful texture while soaking up the umami-rich sauce. While simple enough for a weeknight dinner, the depth of flavor achieves a perfect balance of sweet and savory that defines classic Japanese home cooking.

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Truffled Parmesan Polenta and Gremolata

If I only had one shot to impress, this is the dish. It balances the deep, primal umami of slow-braised beef with the luxurious creaminess of stone-ground polenta. The richness is cut by a vibrant, citrusy gremolata, creating a perfect symphony of textures and flavors. This is slow-food at its finest—meat falling off the bone, glazed in a reduction of its own braising liquid.