Low Sodium Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
Indulge in the savory and satisfying flavors of Japan with this Low Sodium Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl), a heart-healthy twist on the traditional favorite. Perfectly tender slices of sirloin or ribeye are simmered with sweet mirin, sake, unsalted dashi stock, and low sodium soy sauce, creating a rich umami-packed broth that’s balanced by the mild sweetness of fresh ginger and sugar. Thinly sliced onions add a subtle caramelized depth, while the dish is served atop fluffy short-grain white rice for the ultimate comfort food experience. Garnished with vibrant chopped green onions and tangy red pickled ginger (beni shoga), this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. With lower sodium levels, this flavorful rice bowl is a guilt-free way to enjoy an authentic Japanese classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams thinly sliced beef (such as sirloin or ribeye)
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 cup unsalted dashi stock
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons red pickled ginger (beni shoga)
Instructions
Slice the onion thinly and set aside.
In a large frying pan or skillet, combine the low sodium soy sauce, mirin, unsalted dashi stock, sake, and sugar. Add the grated ginger.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Add the sliced onion to the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Add the sliced beef to the pan, spreading it evenly. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Divide the cooked rice into four individual bowls.
Spoon the beef and onion mixture over the rice in each bowl, ensuring each serving gets a good amount of sauce.
Garnish each bowl with the chopped green onions and a little red pickled ginger.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low sodium Gyudon!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2138 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.4 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 102.4 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1807 mg | 38% | |
*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.
