Name: Japanese Beef Bowl (Gyudon) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin or rib-eye); 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sake (or dry white wine); 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 cups cooked rice; 4 green onions, chopped (optional); Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning) (optional)

Japanese Beef Bowl (Gyudon) Recipe

Storm Morley Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Japanese Beef Bowl (Gyudon) Recipe

A savory and comforting dish with tender beef slices simmered in a slightly sweet and savory sauce, served over steamed rice.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced beef (sirloin or rib-eye)
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
4 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sake (or dry white wine)
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cups cooked rice
4 green onions, chopped (optional)
Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning) (optional)

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.
Add the beef and stir-fry until browned.
Add the soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
Serve the beef and sauce over a bowl of hot steamed rice. Top with chopped green onions and furikake, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories : 520kcal
Total Fat : 19g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 83mg
Sodium : 1271mg
Total Carbohydrates : 51g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 12g
Protein : 35g

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