Thank you AlwaysAisle , that’s as close as I could hope to get to to getting a home cooked meal by my father-in-law. And no need to wash the dishes afterwards!
The “manly” meal inspiration is very welcome. Have just found a new source for beef, just occurred to me that if I freeze it a bit, I might be able to slice it thinly enough for this kind of nikujyaga. Hadn’t considered adding shirataki, but that’s perfect for us as I tend to eat less carbs/potatoes than the other members of my family - an ideal way to cater to us all with one dish.