Description
Discover the comforting delight of Gyudon, a Japanese Beef Bowl that combines tender beef and sweet onions served over fluffy rice. This quick and easy dish takes just 10 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch. With its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, Gyudon is not only delicious but also versatile—customize it with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch. Experience authentic Japanese cuisine right at home with this delightful meal that is both nourishing and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound thinly sliced beef ribeye or chuck eye
- ½ large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup water
- 4 tablespoons mirin alternative (fruit juice or vinegar)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (light sodium)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon hondashi powder
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining water, mirin alternative, soy sauce, sugar, and hondashi powder in a tall-sided pan. Stir in the sliced onions.
- Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once simmering, add the thinly sliced beef on top of the onions. Spread evenly.
- Cook until the beef is no longer pink, skimming off any scum if necessary.
- Serve the beef and onion mixture over bowls of hot cooked rice, drizzled with desired amounts of sauce.
- Garnish with optional toppings like raw egg yolk, pickled red ginger, or green onions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg