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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Gyudon is the simplest yet most satisfying donburi dish that takes less than 15 minutes to make! Thinly sliced beef is simmered with onions in a sweet soy-based sauce and then placed on top of a bowl of steamed rice. The tender beef, sweet onion, and the savory, umami-packed sauce makes this dish ultra satisfying, making every bite a delight. Enjoy!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course Japanese
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2
Calories 627

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Frying pan with lid
  • 1 Serving bowl

INGREDIENTS
 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ lb Beef thinly sliced
  • ½ Onion
  • 1 Green onion

Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup Dashi stock
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Mirin
  • 2 tablespoon Sake
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar

For Plating

  • 3 cups Cooked Japanese short grain rice (1½ cups or 2 rice cooker cups of uncooked rice)
  • Shichimi togarashi Japanese seven spice
  • Beni shoga Pickled red ginger

INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to Starting

  • Cook rice: 1½ cups (2 rice cooker cups) of uncooked Japanese short grain rice yields enough for 2 large donburi bowls.
  • Gather all ingredients.

Preparation

  • Slice the ½ onion lengthwise (from stem to root) into roughly quarter-inch thick slices.
  • Chop the green onion crosswise into thin slices for garnish.
  • If your beef slices are too large, cut them into roughly 2-3 inch wide pieces.

Cooking

  • Add your sauce ingredients (dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar) to a medium-sized pan.
  • Heat over medium heat and stir until the sugar fully dissolves.
  • Add the sliced onions to the pan, breaking them apart and spreading them evenly in the sauce.
  • Once sauce starts to boil, simmer the onions for 1-2 minutes, allowing them to soften and absorb the sauce.
  • Add the sliced beef to the pan, mixing it with the onions. Spread the beef evenly to ensure it cooks uniformly.
  • Simmer for 1-2 minutes while skimming off any scum or fat that rises to the top.
  • Reduce to a low simmer (medium low heat), place a lid, and let it cook for 6-8 minutes.

Plating

  • Place a generous serving of steamed rice into a bowl.
  • Drizzle some of the savory sauce over the rice for extra flavor.
  • Add the beef and onions on top.
  • Garnish with pickled red ginger and sliced green onions. For a spicy kick, sprinkle on some shichimi togarashi.

NUTRITION

Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 133gProtein: 15gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 2018mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Beef Bowl, Gyudon, Japanese Beef Bowl
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