Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
Experience the comforting and umami-packed flavors of Gyudon, or Japanese Beef Bowl, a beloved dish that's both quick and satisfying. Featuring thinly sliced beef simmered to perfection in a savory blend of dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, this recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights. Sliced onions add sweetness and depth, while a topping of pickled red ginger and scallions provides a delightful contrast. Served over steamy Japanese short-grain rice, Gyudon strikes the perfect balance of richness and simplicity. Whether you're craving authentic Japanese flavors or searching for hearty comfort food, this classic beef bowl is sure to impress your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Thinly sliced beef (such as rib-eye)
- 1 large Onion
- 350 ml Dashi stock
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Mirin
- 4 tablespoons Sake
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 4 servings Cooked Japanese short-grain rice
- 4 tablespoons Pickled red ginger (beni shoga)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped scallions
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients. Slice the large onion thinly and set aside. If your beef isn’t pre-sliced, cut it as thinly as possible across the grain.
In a medium-sized pot or pan, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pot. Let them cook in the simmering liquid for about 5 minutes or until the onions become soft and translucent.
Once the onions are tender, add the thinly sliced beef to the pot. Stir gently and ensure the beef is evenly distributed in the liquid.
Continue to cook until the beef is fully cooked through and infused with the flavor, which should take about 10 minutes. Avoid overcooking the beef to keep it tender.
While the beef is cooking, prepare 4 bowls of hot cooked Japanese short-grain rice.
Once the beef and onions are ready, carefully ladle generous portions of the beef and onion mixture over the rice in each bowl, ensuring to include some of the savory broth.
Garnish each bowl with a tablespoon of pickled red ginger and a sprinkle of chopped scallions for added flavor and color.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade gyudon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 3718 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 260.9 g | 95% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.1 g | ||
| Protein | 92.9 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1989 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
