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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: authentic, easy
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 200 g Beef (thinly sliced) (preferably ribeye or chuck)
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 2 tbsp Ginger (grated or finely sliced)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 3 tbsp Soysauce
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 3 tbsp Sake
  • Rice

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a medium-sized pan, combine water, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and sake.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves. The smell will immediately make you hungry!

Cook the Onions and Ginger:

  • Add the sliced onions and grated ginger to the simmering sauce.
  • Let them cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions soften and become translucent. The ginger adds a warm, slightly spicy flavor that will elevate the dish.

Add the Beef:

  • Separate the beef slices gently as you add them to the pan to ensure even cooking.
  • Let the beef simmer for 5–7 minutes until it’s fully cooked and tender. The beef will absorb all the wonderful flavors of the sauce.

Serve and Enjoy:

  • Spoon the beef and onions over a bowl of steaming rice.
  • Drizzle some of the sauce over the top, and add optional toppings like green onions, pickled ginger, or a soft-boiled egg (onsen tamago).