Beef Donburi
Transform your dinner routine with the hearty and flavorful Beef Donburi, a classic Japanese rice bowl dish that's ready in just 30 minutes. Thinly sliced beef (such as sirloin or ribeye) is simmered to tender perfection in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a touch of sugar, creating a rich umami base. This comforting recipe also features sautéed onions, aromatic ginger, and a velvety layer of just-set egg, all served atop fluffy, warm Japanese rice. Garnished with fresh green onions, this one-pan wonder is quick, satisfying, and ideal for busy weeknights or anyone craving authentic Japanese comfort food. Perfect for fans of donburi recipes, beef bowls, or easy Asian dinners!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye)
- 2 cups cooked Japanese rice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large egg
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the thinly sliced onion and grated ginger to the pan and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
Add the sliced beef to the onions in the pan, and pour the soy sauce mixture over the top.
Step 5
Cook the beef, stirring frequently, until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Beat the egg in a small bowl and then pour it over the beef and onion mixture in the pan. Cover the pan and let it cook until the egg is just set, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 7
Divide the hot cooked rice into two serving bowls.
Step 8
Carefully spoon the beef and egg mixture over the rice in each bowl.
Step 9
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (982.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1607.7 |
| Total Fat 72.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g | |
| Cholesterol 394.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2002.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 160.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.3g | |
| Protein 72.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 126.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1357.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories