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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Gyudon, or Japanese beef bowl, is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines thinly sliced beef simmered in a sweet and savory sauce served over a fluffy bed of rice. This quick-to-prepare meal is perfect for busy weekdays, taking just 10 minutes from start to finish. The harmony of flavors from mirin, soy sauce, and hondashi powder elevates the dish while providing options for customization with toppings like pickled ginger, green onions, or a creamy egg yolk. Whether enjoyed for lunch or dinner, gyudon is a comforting classic that the whole family will love.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • Optional garnishes: egg yolk, pickled red ginger, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and hondashi powder. Stir in sliced onions.
  2. Cover and simmer over medium heat to meld flavors.
  3. Add thinly sliced beef on top of the onions; cook until no longer pink.
  4. Portion beef and onion mixture over bowls of hot rice and drizzle with sauce.
  5. Garnish with egg yolk and optional toppings before serving.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 66g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Choose high-quality beef for tenderness. Adjust mirin and sugar to taste for sweetness. Serve immediately with hot rice for the best experience.