Japanese Beef and Rice Bowl Gyudon
Savor the flavors of Japan with this irresistible Gyudon, a classic Japanese beef and rice bowl that combines tender slices of beef and sweet caramelized onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and dashi stock. This quick and comforting recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is served over fluffy Japanese short-grain rice and topped with vibrant pickled red ginger, fresh green onion, and optional sesame seeds for an added touch of nuttiness. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner, this one-bowl wonder is a delicious way to bring authentic Japanese flavors to your table. Gyudon is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, offering a balance of sweetness, umami, and richness that will keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
- 1 large onion
- 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup dashi stock
- 4 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 2 stalks green onions
- 4 tbsp pickled red ginger (beni shoga)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing all the ingredients. Thinly slice the onion into half-moons. Peel and julienne the ginger. Trim and finely slice the green onions for garnish.
In a deep skillet or saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and ginger to the simmering sauce. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the onions become soft and translucent.
Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet, separating the slices as you place them into the sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and tender.
While the beef is cooking, prepare four bowls of freshly cooked rice by dividing the rice evenly among them.
Once the beef and onions are ready, spoon the mixture, including the sauce, over the bowls of rice.
Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, a small mound of pickled red ginger, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if using.
Serve the gyudon immediately while steaming hot. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.1 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 3524 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 257.6 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.8 g | ||
| Protein | 102.1 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2138 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
