As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of comforting beef sukiyaki to warm you up from the inside out. This traditional Japanese dish is perfect for the cold winter months, combining slices of tender beef, nutritious vegetables, and a savory-sweet soy sauce-based broth.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef (such as ribeye or sirloin)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 bunch of enoki mushrooms
• 1/2 cup of soy sauce
• 1/4 cup of mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of dashi broth
• 1 block of tofu, sliced
• 1 bunch of spinach
• 1/4 cup of green onions, chopped
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet or electric hot pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add sliced onions and cook until they start to soften.
3. Add the beef slices and cook until they are browned.
4. Add the enoki mushrooms and tofu slices to the skillet.
5. In a separate pot, blanch the spinach until wilted. Drain and set aside.
6. Crack the eggs into the skillet and stir gently until they are cooked through.
7. Serve the beef sukiyaki hot, garnished with green onions and accompanied by a bowl of steamed rice.

With its hearty ingredients and bold flavors, beef sukiyaki is the perfect dish to enjoy with family and friends on a chilly winter evening. So, next time you’re looking for a cozy meal to warm you up, give this recipe a try and transport yourself to Japan with every delicious bite.