Description
Gyudon, or Japanese Beef Bowl, is a comforting dish that brings the flavors of Japan to your table. Featuring tender, thinly sliced beef simmered in a savory-sweet sauce and served over fluffy short-grain rice, this quick and customizable recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can create a satisfying meal that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups short-grain Japanese rice
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tsp shichimi togarashi
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced onion in a splash of oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add the beef to the skillet and cook until browned but tender (approximately 3 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar; stir gently and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fluff the cooked rice and divide among bowls. Top with the beef mixture.
- Garnish with green onions and shichimi togarashi before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 90g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg