Japanese Beef Curry

Japanese Beef Curry is a beloved comfort food that originated in Japan, featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, savory, and slightly sweet curry sauce. It typically includes ingredients like onions, carrots, and potatoes, all cooked until tender and served over a bed of fluffy white rice.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the rice and vegetables, with a moderate to high fat content from the beef and curry roux. It provides a good source of protein, along with essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A from carrots and potassium from potatoes, with a typical serving containing around 500-700 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	900 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.5 mcg
Iron	3 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Japanese Beef Curry is unique for its milder, sweeter flavor profile compared to many other curries, a result of using a roux-based sauce that often includes apples or honey. It's a staple of Japanese home cooking and 'yoshoku' (Western-influenced) cuisine, showcasing how Japan has adapted and personalized global flavors into a distinct culinary tradition.