Japanese Beef Rice Bowl (Gyudon)
Japanese Beef Rice Bowl, or Gyudon, is the perfect comfort meal when you need dinner fast. Tender beef is simmered in a savory-sweet sauce and served over steamy rice, topped with a soft-boiled egg for that extra cozy touch.
Servings: 4 portions
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 250 gr beef slices yakiniku
- 1 pcs onion sliced
Sauce mixture
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 5 gr dashi
- 1 tsp mirin
- 200 cc water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce. In a bowl, mix the sauce ingredients with dashi and water. Pour the mixture into a pan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add the sliced onion.
- Cook the Onions and Beef. Stir occasionally until the onions turn soft and slightly caramelized. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry until the meat begins to brown. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the beef is fully cooked and coated in the savory-sweet sauce.
- Adjust and Serve. Taste the sauce, if you prefer a touch more sweetness, add ½ teaspoon of sugar. For me, the balance of savory and sweet is just right. Serve the beef over a bowl of hot, steamy rice, and enjoy with a sprinkle of ground chili powder if you like a little kick!
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Notes
- Choose the right beef – Use very thinly sliced beef, ideally ribeye. The marbling keeps it tender and flavorful, and the thin slices cook in minutes.
- Serve with steamy rice – This recipe makes about 3–4 generous bowls. Freshly cooked, hot rice is essential for that authentic comfort-food experience.
- Use dashi wisely – A dry dashi packet from Asian grocery stores is a quick shortcut, but if you have time, homemade dashi adds amazing depth. (Bonus: you can also use it for miso soup!)
- Don’t overcook the beef – Once the slices are no longer pink and slightly crinkled, turn off the heat. Overcooking will make them tough because the fat will melt into the sauce, leaving only the meat.
- Optional egg topping – For extra richness, drizzle beaten egg over the beef before serving. Cover with a lid and let it steam until the egg sets to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 2038mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 2mg