Simmered Beef with Ginger (Shigureni)
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 (as
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Calories
319 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Simmered Beef with Ginger (Shigureni)
Description
Simmered Beef with Ginger (Shigureni) depends on thin slices of beef chuck or ribeye simmered in a simple sauce of sake, mirin, soy sauce, and optional sugar. Fresh ginger, peeled and julienned, imparts a bright spiciness to the dish. The simmering process melts fat from the beef, enriching the sauce and tenderizing the meat. The cooking liquid reduces almost completely to coat the meat evenly. This technique results in a deeply flavorful dish with a balance of savory and slightly sweet tastes highlighted by the ginger.
The dish can be served as part of a meal with steamed rice or used as a topping for noodles or vegetables for added flavor. The concentrated sauce and tender beef make it a versatile component of various meals.
After cooking, the Shigureni can be cooled and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days, or frozen for up to a month, making it practical for meal prep or leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 knob ginger (1 inch, 2.5 cm)
- ½ lb beef chuck or slice your own meat, thinly sliced, or ribeye as alternative
For the Seasonings
- 2 Tbsp sake
- 2 Tbsp mirin (or substitute with 2 tsp sugar + 2 Tbsp water)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (optional; adjust according to your liking)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
To Prepare the Ingredients
- Peel and slice 1 knob ginger. Then cut into julienned pieces.
- Follow this tutorial to thinly slice the meat, if needed. Cut ½ lb thinly sliced beef (chuck or ribeye) into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces.
To Cook
- In a medium saucepan, add 2 Tbsp sake, 2 Tbsp mirin, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sugar.
- Add the julienned ginger and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the meat and separate it with chopsticks. After 3 minutes or so, the fat from the meat will melt and become part of the sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes until the cooking liquid is almost gone.
- Once you can see the bottom of the saucepan, transfer to a plate and serve. You can garnish with julienned ginger. If you plan to serve it later, transfer to an airtight container and let it cool completely.
To Store
- You can keep in the refrigerator up to 4–5 days or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1020mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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