Japanese Curry with Beef and Vegetables (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound beef, cut for stew
• 2 onions
• 2 carrots
• 3 potatoes
• 1 box Japanese curry sauce mix
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups water
• Optional seasonings: 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon apricot jam, curry powder

Instructions:

1. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat a heavy Dutch oven or large pot on medium-high heat with vegetable oil.
3. Brown the beef in the pot and remove from the pot.
4. Saute the onions until caramelized, then add the carrots and potatoes and saute for a few minutes.
5. Add the beef back into the pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Skim the fat that comes up to the surface.
6. Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
7. Add the curry sauce mix to the pot and stir until dissolved.
8. Optional: add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, apricot jam, and curry powder for additional flavor.
9. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
10. Serve over steamed white rice with Japanese sweet pickles on the side. Enjoy!