Easy One-Pot Japanese Beef Sukiyaki Recipe
This Easy One-Pot Japanese Beef Sukiyaki recipe combines tender thinly sliced beef, fresh vegetables, tofu, and optional noodles simmered in a savory, slightly sweet sukiyaki sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for a quick, flavorful Japanese hot pot experience at home, served with a side of steamed rice and optional raw egg dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Sukiyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- ¼ cup sake or water (or beef broth)
- 1½ tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp dashi powder
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
- 1 green onion (separate white and green parts)
- 4-6 leaves napa cabbage (cut into 2-inch pieces)
- ½ package enoki mushrooms
- 3-4 shiitake mushrooms
- ½ carrot (sliced)
- ½ block firm tofu (cut into cubes)
- 1 pack shirataki noodles or udon noodles (optional, rinsed and drained)
- 6-8 thinly sliced beef (ribeye or chuck), plus more if desired
- 1 egg (optional, for dipping)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Make the Sukiyaki Sauce: In a bowl, combine ¼ cup light soy sauce, ¼ cup mirin, ¼ cup sake or water, 1½ tablespoons white sugar, and 1 teaspoon dashi powder. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and set the sauce aside.
- Prepare the Pot: Place a pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of neutral oil. Add the white parts of the green onion and fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant to create a flavor base.
- Add Vegetables and Beef: Add the napa cabbage pieces, enoki mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, sliced carrot, cubed tofu, and noodles if using. Layer the thinly sliced beef on top.
- Pour in Sauce and Simmer: Pour the prepared sukiyaki sauce evenly over all the ingredients. Increase the heat to bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes until all ingredients are cooked through and tender.
- Adjust Seasoning: Remove the lid and taste the broth. Adjust the seasoning as needed by adding more water if the sauce is too sweet or salty, and stir gently.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the green parts of the green onion over the top. Serve the sukiyaki hot alongside steamed rice and optionally with a raw egg for dipping (be sure to use pasteurized eggs). You can continue to cook additional beef in the leftover sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs if consuming raw for dipping to ensure food safety.
- Shirataki or udon noodles are optional but add a nice texture and heartiness to the dish.
- Adjust sweetness and saltiness by adding water or additional soy sauce according to taste.
- Thinly sliced ribeye or chuck beef works best for quick cooking and tenderness.
- Leftover sauce can be used to cook more meat or vegetables for an extended meal.
