Ofukuro no aji -- Mom's cooking: This is a typical Japanese dish served at dinner. The main ingredients are russet potatoes, onions, and beef. The flavoring is based on soy sauce and sugar, very common for a Japanese dish.
 
Cooking time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

===Ingredients===
  * 1 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 to 5 pieces each
  * 1/3 lb. beef, thinly sliced
  * 2/3 lb. yellow onions, sliced (about 1/3 inch wide)
  * 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  * 400 cc water (about 1 1/2 cups)
  * 3 tablespoons or more soy sauce (to taste)
  * 3 tablespoons or more brown sugar (to taste)
  * 2 tablespoons sake or white wine 

===Technique===
  - Prepare vegetables as described above. Heat a deep pan and add oil and beef. Saute for a couple of minutes, then add onion and potato. Continue sauteing for 3 minutes. 
  - Add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sake or wine. Bring to a simmer half covered. Skim off any foam and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes until potatoes are done.

Source: Noriko's Kitchen
recipe courtesy of Hiroyuki Sato (71461.2100@compuserve.com)
http://www.bento.com/tr-jaga.html