Gyudon - Authentic Japanese Beef Rice Bowl (VIDEO)
This easy and delicious Gyudon, or Japanese Beef Rice Bowl, comes together in under 20 minutes and is perfect over a bowl of freshly steamed rice!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Beef & Aromatics
- 1 lb thinly sliced beef Japanese markets will label as Kiriotoshi; ribeye or chuck roll would work as well
- 1 yellow onion sliced to 1/8" thick
- 3/4 cup dashi stock or 3/4 cup water + 1/2 tsp dashi powder
Optional Garnishes
- soft boiled egg
- Japanese pickled ginger
Instructions
- Mix the gyudon sauce with dashi stock in a medium sized saucepan; bring to boil on medium high heat.
- Add the onions to the stock and simmer for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Add thinly sliced beef and cook for 30 seconds or until cooked to your liking.
- Serve over rice. I like to add a soft boiled egg and Japanese pickled ginger!
Video
Notes
Beef - It is key that you get thinly sliced beef! When making this dish, I will purchase the pre-sliced beef from my local Japanese grocery store - it's labeled as 'Kiriotoshi'. If you are buying this from your local grocery store, you can use ribeye or chuck roll - ask your butcher to slice them for you at the thinnest setting (or 1/8").
Mirin - You can sub mirin with rice vinegar - but since this recipe has so few ingredients, I highly recommend you use mirin.
Sake - You can sub sake with another dry cooking wine (such as white wine or sherry) - but since this recipe has so few ingredients, I highly recommend you use sake.
Watch Your Sauce! - The Beef Gyudon sauce should be thick and syrupy - however, keep an eye on it as it reduces, as the sugar can lead to burning.
Optional Garnishes - Top your Beef Gyudon with an egg (sunny side up, soft boiled, or a Ramen Egg and Japanese pickled ginger. I also top with kimchi when I don't have pickled ginger at home.
Storage - Gyudon Sauce - You can store this is an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Cooked Beef Gyudon - Store any leftover Beef Gyudon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
