Authentic Japanese Sukiyaki
A traditional Japanese hotpot with tender beef, vegetables, and silky tofu simmered in a sweet-savory broth. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, shiitake mushrooms, noodles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin
- 6 oz shiitake mushrooms
- 8 oz noodles
- 1 block tofu
- 4 stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 1/4 cup sake
- 4 cups dashi broth
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Thinly slice beef and set aside. Slice shiitake mushrooms, tofu, and green onions. In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add green onions and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 2: Add beef and cook 2 minutes until browned. Pour in sake, mirin, and soy sauce. Simmer 5 minutes, then add dashi broth, mushrooms, and tofu. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Step 3: Add noodles and cook 3-4 minutes until tender. Serve immediately with chopsticks and ladle, allowing diners to customize their portions.
