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Classic Tokyo-Style Gyudon
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Classic Tokyo-Style Gyudon

Thinly sliced ribeye simmered in a traditional dashi and soy sauce broth with sweet onions.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Thinly sliced beef ribeye
  • 1 large Yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Dashi stock
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 2 tbsp Sake
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 3 cups Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp Pickled red ginger (Beni Shoga)(optional)
  • 1 stalk Green onion, chopped(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet or pot, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.

  2. 2

    Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until they begin to soften and turn translucent.

  4. 4

    Spread the thinly sliced beef over the onions in an even layer to ensure uniform cooking.

  5. 5

    Simmer the beef for 2 to 3 minutes, using chopsticks or a spoon to separate the slices, until just cooked through.

  6. 6

    Skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface of the broth for a cleaner flavor.

  7. 7

    Divide the steamed rice into deep bowls and ladle a generous portion of beef, onions, and broth over each.

  8. 8

    Garnish with pickled ginger and chopped green onions before serving immediately.

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