Description
Gyudon, or Japanese Beef Bowl, is a comforting dish that marries tender, thinly sliced beef with a sweet-savory sauce and fluffy rice. This quick meal can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. The robust flavors from mirin, soy sauce, and hondashi create a satisfying experience that appeals to everyone. Whether you top it with a creamy egg yolk or vibrant green onions, gyudon is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound thinly sliced beef ribeye (or chuck eye)
- ½ large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup water
- 4 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons light sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon hondashi powder
- 2 cups cooked white rice (hot)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and hondashi powder; stir in the sliced onions.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat until the onions soften.
- Add the beef slices on top of the onions and cook until no longer pink.
- Serve the beef and onion mixture over hot cooked rice.
- Garnish with raw egg yolk or onsen tamago, pickled red ginger, and green onions as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use high-quality beef for optimal tenderness. Adjust mirin and soy sauce for your preferred flavor balance. Experiment with toppings like sesame seeds or nori for added flair.