1The act of simmering ingredients for a long time, or a dish prepared that way (e.g., a meat stew). Often used in compounds like '煮込み料理'.
寒い日はビーフシチューなどの煮込み料理が食べたくなる。
On cold days, I want to eat stewed dishes like beef stew.
このカレーは長時間の煮込みが必要だ。
This curry requires a long simmering time.
煮込みハンバーグはソースがよく染み込んでおいしい。
Simmered hamburger steak soaks up the sauce well and is delicious.