Japanese Beef and Vegetables: Sukiyaki

Name: Japanese Beef and Vegetables: Sukiyaki
Ingredients: 3 ounces peanut oil, plus 3 ounces; 1 1/2 pounds beef top round, trimmed and cut into julienne; 4 ounces soy sauce; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 10 scallions, washed, trimmed and cut into 1-inch strips; 10 ounces peeled and julienned Spanish onion; 10 ounces mushrooms, washed, stems trimmed and thinly sliced; 1 pound tofu, cut into small dice; 10 ounces spinach, washed, stemmed and cut chiffonade; 8 ounces bamboo shoots, julienned; 10 ounces mirin*; 1 1/2 pounds shirataki noodles, cooked, cooled and cut into thirds