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March 26, 2016 By Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles 20 Comments

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

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Japanese curry is one of the most popular dishes here (and in Japan). It’s definitely the most popular take-away lunch item; I always see people eating this everywhere in the food court and it seems to be what I hear nearly everyone ordering at the counter.

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

Most of the time it’s made with some type of fried meat (chicken or pork) but I’ve used beef in this curry. This curry is also cooked in a pressure cooker, which cuts down the cooking time a lot and makes the vegetables and meat much more tender in a shorter time! Plus it’s freezer-friendly and great for big crowds so serve it up in big batches!

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

This curry is made using a pressure cooker, which I think makes it a lot easier and better. Using the pressure cooker makes the meat much more tender and the vegetables softer in a shorter time. It also cuts down the time heaps because you don’t have to simmer the curry for ages. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you can still make this curry but it just takes a bit longer time. You can follow this recipe if you want to make the curry without a pressure cooker.

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

You can get different levels of spice/hotness of the curry, so it just depends on what you like. I prefer I slightly spicy curry so I always go for the medium-hot mix but my children like a sweeter, non-spicy curry so they always make me get the mild one. I think the take-away curry uses a medium-hot mix because it always tastes a bit spicier than the mild curry.

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

Most take-away curry comes with chicken or pork katsu but I’ve used beef in this recipe. You can use the cheapest part of the meat because it doesn’t need to be super good quality and the pressure cooker makes it very tender and delicious. I use the pre-cut beef chunks that I also use for stews. This is also a freezer-friendly recipe so you can make a big batch and leave some in the freezer to eat later! I hope you enjoy this recipe!

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

Japanese Beef Curry Rice

The most popular Japanese beef curry rice take away meal home using store bought Japanese curry roux, potato, beef, carrot and onion on plain steamed rice.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Rice, Rice dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: beef curry, beef curry rice, japanese beef curry, japanese beef curry rice
Servings: 8 serves
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles

Ingredients

  • 185 g box of Japanese curry sauce mix I used JAVA curry medium hot
  • 500 g beef chunk
  • 2 onions 400g
  • 2 potatoes 300g
  • 1 carrot 200g
  • 30 g butter
  • 1 L water
  • Cooked rice
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Cut all the vegetables and beef into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat the butter over medium heat in a pressure cooker.
  • Add all the vegetables and beef into the pressure cooker and cook well.
  • Add the water and put the lid on the pressure cooker.
  • Cook for 10 minutes until the pressure is reached on your pressure cooker.
  • Remove from the heat and break the curry sauce mix into chunks and add to the pressure cooker.
  • Stir until all the curry sauce mix has dissolved.
  • Put back on low heat and bring to a boil then simmer until the sauce thickens.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

nutritional value does not include plain steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1065mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27.4% | Vitamin C: 10.4% | Calcium: 4% | Iron: 16.8%
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Filed Under: Meat & Tofu, Rice Tagged With: beef, beef curry, curry, curry rice, rice

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Comments

  1. Nagi@RecipeTinEats says

    March 27, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    I LOVE Japanese curry!!! Quite obsessed with it actually πŸ™‚ Gorgeous photos Shihoko – trying to figure out where you shot this in your house! Love the dish too πŸ™‚

    Reply
  2. Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

    March 27, 2016 at 10:24 AM

    Ohhh Nagi san Thank you so much. It was taken in the kitchen. I put a wooden board I made from a piece of wood I ripped off the front deck and block the light coming in from the window in front of the sink to create “One direction” light πŸ˜€ that I learnt from you:D and took it in the early morning as I like soft lights πŸ˜€

    Reply
  3. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    March 27, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    I have never had Japanese curry but I love how simple and easy this recipe is! I would really love to try this!

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      March 27, 2016 at 6:38 PM

      Thank you Shadi:D Japanese curry is sooo popular in Australia. You will love it too:D

      Reply
  4. Just Jo says

    March 27, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    Ooo I am looking at buying an Instant Pot (7 in 1 pressure cooker type thingy) and this would be a great first recipe! Gorgeous photos too πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      March 27, 2016 at 7:28 PM

      Thank you Jo:D Yes, this curry recipe will be so good for your Instant Pot:D

      Reply
  5. Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy says

    March 28, 2016 at 12:24 AM

    Yum! I love a good ole curry, haven’t had red meat in a while, this looks seriously tempting.

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      March 28, 2016 at 12:23 PM

      It is time to eat red meat Charla with this curry πŸ˜€

      Reply
  6. Swayam says

    March 28, 2016 at 1:04 AM

    This looks delicious! I am yet to try a Japanese curry but you are have set temptation rolling

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    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      March 28, 2016 at 12:25 PM

      Anyone tried Japanese curry love Japanese curry. I am sure you will too πŸ˜€

      Reply
  7. evan kristine says

    April 1, 2016 at 2:26 AM

    Hmm..! Beautifuly composed photographs and I love japanese curry! They are delicious πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      April 1, 2016 at 7:28 AM

      Thank you Evan:D

      Reply
  8. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    April 17, 2016 at 9:38 PM

    What a beautiful blog you have! This is the first time I’ve visited but I’m already hooked on your simple recipes and gorgeous photography.

    I’ve never made a Japanese curry before (unless you count katsu, which I love!) – this one sounds wonderful!

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      April 17, 2016 at 9:47 PM

      Thank you Helen πŸ˜€ Yes, Katsu Curry counts and I have Katsu Curry recipe on the blog too πŸ˜€ Now, you can make your own!

      Reply
  9. plasterers bristol says

    August 5, 2016 at 4:45 AM

    This is absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

    Simon

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      August 5, 2016 at 4:36 PM

      Hi Simon, You are welcome and Thank you for visiting πŸ˜€

      Reply
  10. pablo says

    March 12, 2018 at 8:49 AM

    amazing looks delicious

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      March 12, 2018 at 7:19 PM

      It is delicious! have you ever had Japanese curry before?

      Reply
  11. Andy says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:34 AM

    Approximately how big is a serving size? 1 cup?

    Reply
    • Shihoko | Chopstick Chronicles says

      July 30, 2018 at 6:05 PM

      Hi Andy, I usually serve about 1.5 cup of rice and 2 scoops of an ordinary ladle πŸ˜€

      Reply

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