Japanese-Style Beef Gyudon
A popular Japanese beef bowl dish made with thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a sweet soy sauce-based broth, served over a bed of steamed rice.
Ingredients
- ●250g Thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)Slice beef into thin strips against the grain
- ●2 White onionsThinly slice onions
- ●2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- ●2 tablespoons Sake (Japanese rice wine)Optional
- ●1 tablespoon Sugar
- ●2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- ●1 bottle Gyudon sauceAvailable at most Asian grocery stores
- ●4 servings Steamed Japanese riceCook according to package instructions
- ●4 ScallionsThinly slice for garnish
- ●1 tablespoon Sesame seedsOptional garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the beef until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the onions until they are translucent and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the soy sauce, sake (if using), and sugar to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 6
Return the beef to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce.
- 7
Simmer the beef and sauce for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- 8
Season with rice vinegar and gyudon sauce.
- 9
Serve the beef and sauce over a bed of steamed Japanese rice.
- 10
Garnish with thinly sliced scallions and sesame seeds (if using).
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!