Japanese Beef and Onion Rice Bowl (Gyudon-style)

Name: Japanese Beef and Onion Rice Bowl (Gyudon-style)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1.5 pound beef (thinly sliced); 1 yellow onion (large, thinly sliced); 2 cup dashi broth; 0.5 cup soy sauce; 0.25 cup mirin; 2 tablespoon sake; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 3 cup white rice (uncooked); 6 cup water; 2 green onions (sliced); 2 tablespoon quick pickled ginger (for serving)

Thinly sliced beef and sweet onions are quickly simmered in a savory dashi-based sauce, then served over warm white rice, making for a classic and comforting Japanese rice bowl.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Japanese
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound beef (thinly sliced)
1 yellow onion (large, thinly sliced)
2 cup dashi broth
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.25 cup mirin
2 tablespoon sake
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 cup white rice (uncooked)
6 cup water
2 green onions (sliced)
2 tablespoon quick pickled ginger (for serving)

Instructions

Rinse the white rice thoroughly. In a large saucepan or rice cooker, combine the 3 cups white rice and 6 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Keep covered.
While rice cooks, in a large skillet or wide pot, combine the dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Add the thinly sliced yellow onion to the simmering sauce. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until the onion softens.
Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet, separating the slices as you add them. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring gently, until the beef is just cooked through and tender. Be careful not to overcook.
Fluff the rice with a fork. Divide the cooked white rice among 6 large serving bowls. Spoon a generous amount of the beef and onion mixture over each portion of rice.
Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and a side of quick pickled ginger, if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use very thinly sliced beef. Many Asian markets sell pre-sliced beef ideal for this dish. If you can't find dashi, chicken broth is a suitable substitute.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 610
Protein: 42 g
Carbohydrates: 65 g
Fat: 19 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 1400 mg
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sugar: 12 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg