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.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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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
In a large skillet or pot, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar.
- 2
Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 3
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 4
Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan, spreading the pieces out to ensure even cooking.
- 5
Simmer the beef and onions for 5-7 minutes, skimming off any foam or fat that rises to the surface.
- 6
Once the beef is tender and the onions are translucent, remove from heat.
- 7
Divide the steamed rice into four deep bowls.
- 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
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 940 mg |
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