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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Name: Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 250 g beef sirloin very thinly sliced; 1 pcs yellow onion thinly sliced; 1 cup dashi stock; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 3 tbsp mirin; 1 tsp sugar; 2 cup cooked rice hot; 1 pcs scallion chopped (optional); 1 tbsp beni shoga (optional)

Gyudon is a classic Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice. It's a comforting and quick meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 712 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gbeef sirloin, very thinly sliced
1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cupcooked rice, hot

sauce

1 cupdashi stock
3 tbspsoy sauce
3 tbspmirin
1 tspsugar

garnish

1 pcsscallion, chopped(optional)
1 tbspbeni shoga(optional)

Equipment

medium skillet · cutting board · knife · serving bowls

The method

Step by step

1
Prepare the beef by slicing it very thinly against the grain. If the beef is difficult to slice, place it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Freezing the beef slightly makes it much easier to get super thin slices.
2
Thinly slice the yellow onion.
About 3 min
3
In a medium skillet or shallow pot, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
About 2 min
4
Add the sliced onion to the simmering sauce and cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the onions soften.
About 5 min
5
Add the thinly sliced beef to the pot, spreading it out so it cooks evenly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and tender.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook the beef in batches if necessary.
6
Divide the hot cooked rice into two serving bowls.
About 1 min
7
Spoon the beef and onion mixture with plenty of sauce over the rice in each bowl.
About 1 min
8
Garnish with chopped scallion and beni shoga if desired, and serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

53%Score

Calories: 712.4kcal
Protein: 41.2g
Carbs: 79.1g
Fat: 24.6g
Fibre: 3.1g
Sugar: 15g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover gyudon in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.