Niku Jaga

Niku Jaga is a comforting Japanese dish that combines tender beef with sweet potatoes and onions, all simmered in a savory sauce. This Paleo version replaces traditional ingredients with wholesome alternatives, making it both nourishing and delicious.

Ingredients

• Beef sirloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Sweet potato - 200 grams, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• Onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Coconut aminos - 3 tablespoons
• Bone broth - 300 ml
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Green onion - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the beef slices to the pot and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
5. Incorporate the sweet potato and carrot, stirring to combine with the beef.
6. Pour in the bone broth and coconut aminos, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 25 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender.
8. Season with black pepper to taste and remove from heat.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein for muscle repair and growth.
• High in vitamins and minerals from sweet potatoes and carrots.

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