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Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowls

Easy Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowls for Comforting Nights

Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowls are a comforting and quick meal featuring tender beef slices over sticky rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Sauce
  • 1 pound thinly sliced beef Ribeye or sirloin works best
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup water base for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dashi powder or substitute with broth
  • 1 tablespoon sugar to balance flavors
  • 2 tablespoons sake or substitute with mirin or water
  • 2 tablespoons mirin adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ginger juice for warmth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce provides savoriness
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked Japanese rice sticky rice is key
  • 3 tablespoons scallions chopped for garnish
  • ¼ cup red pickled ginger for garnish

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add water, dashi powder, sugar, sake, mirin, ginger juice, and soy sauce. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Add sliced beef to the pan, ensuring even distribution. Cook for about 5 minutes until beef is just tender.
  4. Remove from heat and serve the beef mixture over warm cooked Japanese rice, garnishing with scallions and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure beef is thinly sliced for quick cooking and flavor. Adjust sauce to your taste and don't skip on garnishes for added flair.

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