🍽️ FittestMe.aiFoodsNutrients

Japanese Beef Rice Bowl Recipe

Japanese · Main course · 25 min total

A comforting and savory Japanese beef rice bowl (gyudon) featuring thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a sweet-savory soy-based sauce, served over steamed rice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dashi (or 1 cup water + 1 tsp dashi powder)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 200g (7 oz) thinly sliced beef (ribeye or chuck), cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice
• 2 eggs (optional, for topping)
• Pickled ginger and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar until sugar dissolves.
2. Place the sliced onion in a medium skillet or pot. Pour the sauce mixture over the onions. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Add the beef slices, spreading them out in the liquid. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and onions are tender.
4. If using eggs, poach or fry them separately (or crack directly into the simmering broth for a soft-cooked egg).
5. Divide steamed rice into two bowls. Top with the beef and onion mixture, spooning some broth over the rice.
6. Garnish with pickled ginger and sliced green onions. If using, place an egg on top. Serve immediately.

Tips

• For authentic flavor, use dashi (Japanese soup stock). Instant dashi powder works well.
• Slice beef as thin as possible; partially freezing the beef makes it easier to slice thinly.
• Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar amount to taste.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently.

More about Japanese Beef Rice Bowl →

AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms