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Nikujaga

From the video “Nikujaga Recipe (Beef and Potatoes Stewed in Savory Soy Sauce Based Dashi Broth) | Cooking with Dog” by Cooking with Dog. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Cooking with Dog. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~75 min
est.
Serves
2
Cost
~$6.93*
per serving, Ontariosave ~$11.07* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
11

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$13.86*for 2 people
~$6.93*per serving

You save about ~$11.07* per serving (62% less*) than ordering it out — ~$22.14* for 2 people.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: snow pea pods, itokonnyaku, sake

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving468 kcal · 23% of 2,000Recipe makes 2 servings
Fat14 g18%
Saturated fat4.3 g22%
Sodium1,022 mg44%
Carbohydrate60 g22%
Fiber6.5 g23%
Total sugars20 gno daily value
Added sugars13 g25%
Protein23 g46%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−9 of 20
  • Sodium−19 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−11 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 11 ingredient lines (92% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings as stated in the video. Not matched to nutrient data: snow pea pods, itokonnyaku. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • bowl
  • strainer
  • pan
  • tongs
  • paper towel
  • lid
  • bamboo stick
  • chopsticks
  • ladle

What the video didn’t say

  • exact parboiling duration for itokonnyaku
  • exact heat level settings on burner
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Nikujaga

What makes Cooking with Dog's Nikujaga recipe and technique special?

Cooking with Dog's take on Nikujaga focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Nikujaga at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Nikujaga recipe costs approximately $6.18 CAD per serving (yielding 2 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Nikujaga ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Nikujaga can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Cooking with Dog's Nikujaga?

This recipe utilizes approximately 11 ingredients across 18 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Nikujaga?

The official cooking video by Cooking with Dog is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.