Japanese Beef Curry (Battleship Curry)

Steps

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1. 1
   Prep all ingredients: mince garlic and onion, separate the white and green parts of the chives, peel and chop carrots, cut potatoes, and grate the cheese.
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2. 2
   Season the thinly sliced beef with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly to coat the meat evenly, then let it rest for about 5 minutes.
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3. 3
   Heat softened butter and oil in a wok or large pan, add the beef and stir-fry until cooked through and the surface is dry.
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4. 4
   Add the minced garlic, onion, and white part of the chives to the pan, mixing everything together.
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5. 5
   Add the chopped carrots and continue stir-frying.
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6. 6
   Stir in the Knorr beef bouillon cube, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and tomato ketchup, mixing well.
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7. 7
   Add water and potatoes, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
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8. 8
   Pour in 1/2 cup of brewed coffee (or equivalent coffee granules dissolved in water), stirring to combine.
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9. 9
   Add the grated cheese and mix until fully melted and incorporated.
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10. 10
    Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the curry to your desired consistency, stirring as it simmers.
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11. 11
    Serve the curry over rice and garnish with the green part of the chives.
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