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Gyudon Japanese Simmered Beef Bowl 1771706687274 Cdzj

A classic Japanese comfort food featuring thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a savory-sweet dashi broth served over steamed rice.

Gyudon Japanese Simmered Beef Bowl 1771706687274 Cdzj

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Thinly sliced beef ribeye or chuck
  • 1 large Yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Dashi stock
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 2 tbsp Sake
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 4 cups Steamed Japanese short-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp Pickled red ginger (Beni Shoga)(optional)
  • 2 stalks Green onions, 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-high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan, spreading the pieces out to ensure even cooking.

  5. 5

    Simmer the beef and onions for 5-7 minutes, skimming off any foam or fat that rises to the surface.

  6. 6

    Once the beef is tender and the onions are translucent, remove from heat.

  7. 7

    Divide the steamed rice into four deep bowls.

  8. 8

    Spoon the beef, onions, and a generous amount of the simmering liquid over the rice, then garnish with ginger and green onions.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

580

29% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate72 g
Fat18 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar9 g
Sodium940 mg

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