Vegan Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Savor the rich and savory flavors of Vegan Gyudon, a plant-based twist on the classic Japanese beef bowl. This recipe swaps meat for tender shiitake mushrooms, which soak up an umami-packed sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and maple syrup. Paired with caramelized onions, fragrant garlic, and ginger, the hearty mushroom mixture is served over a bed of fluffy short-grain rice for a comforting and wholesome dish. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this vegan gyudon is perfect for weeknight dinners and brings the authentic taste of Japanese cuisine to your table. Finished with fresh green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, each bowl is bursting with bold flavors and satisfying textures.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 250 milliliters vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 servings cooked short-grain rice
• 2 green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Slice the shiitake mushrooms into thin strips and set aside.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

Step 3

In a large pan over medium heat, add a small amount of oil or cooking spray and sauté the onions for about 5 minutes until they become translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to brown and release their moisture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake, vegetable broth, and maple syrup.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the mushrooms and onions. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for about 7-10 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

Step 8

In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water. Add this to the pan and stir immediately to thicken the sauce to your liking.

Step 9

Once the sauce has thickened, remove the pan from heat.

Step 10

Serve the mushroom and onion mixture over bowls of cooked short-grain rice.

Step 11

Garnish each bowl with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1269.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1066.3

Total Fat 9.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2941.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 46.8g
Protein 29.8g	0%

Vitamin D 45IU	0%
Calcium 170.4mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1962.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.2%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 80.3%