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Japanese curry with rice

Instant Pot Japanese Curry

Instant Pot Japanese Curry is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender beef chuck roast, aromatic onions, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a savory Japanese curry roux.

Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot

5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Pressurize Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 283 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) beef chuck roast fat removed, 2” cubes
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cooking oil
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 clove (2 clove) garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 cups (473 ml) beef stock
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) tomato sauce
  • 8 oz (227 g) potatoes 1 1/2” cubes
  • 1 package Japanese curry roux or 2 squares Japanese Katsu Curry
  • 1/2 cup (64 g) carrots frozen
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch optional
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cold water optional

Instructions
 

  • Season the beef on all sides with salt and pepper.
  • Turn on saute mode on the Instant Pot. When hot, add cooking oil, then add the beef and sear on all sides, for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the onions. Saute for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t burn on the bottom. Cancel saute mode. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the beef stock and deglaze the pot to remove the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in tomato sauce. Add the potatoes and the beef back to the pot.
  • Add the curry powder.
  • Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing (if necessary for your model). Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. When done, allow a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure and open the lid.
  • Turn on saute mode again. Add the carrots to the pot. If you like a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with the water and pour it into the pot once the stew is bubbling. Stir and let bubble for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1845IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Beef, Potatoes
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