Beef Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl)
Beef Gyudon, the beloved Japanese beef rice bowl, showcases tender, marinated slices of beef served over fluffy short-grain rice. Simmered in a savory sauce of soy sauce, mirin, and sake, this dish delivers a delightful umami flavor that comforts the soul. Quick to prepare and customizable with your choice of toppings like green onions or sesame seeds, Beef Gyudon is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Enjoy a bowl of this satisfying meal that brings the warmth of home-cooked comfort food to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 8 oz thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups short-grain Japanese rice
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup sake (or dry sherry)
- 1/3 cup mirin
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar until dissolved.
- Sauté onions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Cook the beef: Add beef to the skillet with onions and pour in the sauce; simmer for about 3 minutes until cooked.
- Serve: Spoon cooked rice into bowls and top with beef mixture. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg