Description
Gyudon, or Japanese beef bowl, is a comforting and satisfying dish that combines tender beef with savory flavors over fluffy rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re in the mood for a warm meal that delights the senses. The rich taste of the beef, enhanced by a sweet-savory sauce, creates a delicious experience suitable for lunch or dinner. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy this hearty dish any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound thinly sliced beef ribeye or chuck eye
- ½ large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup water
- 4 tablespoons fruit juice instead of mirin
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (light sodium)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups cooked white rice (hot)
- Pickled red ginger (optional)
- Green onion (thinly sliced, optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix water, fruit juice, soy sauce, sugar, and add onions; stir well.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat to meld flavors.
- Add the beef evenly on top of the onions and cook until no longer pink.
- Serve the beef mixture over bowls of hot rice, pouring extra sauce as desired.
- Garnish with pickled ginger and sliced green onions if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg