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Quick Savory Japanese Gyudon Beef Rice Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Meal

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A quick and comforting Japanese beef rice bowl featuring thinly sliced beef simmered in a savory soy-mirin sauce served over fluffy Japanese short-grain rice. Ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound (225g) thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin beef
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (400g) cooked Japanese short-grain rice
  • 1 cup (240 ml) dashi stock
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • Pickled red ginger (beni shoga), optional (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 cups (400g) Japanese short-grain rice under cold water until water runs clear. Soak for 20-30 minutes, then cook according to rice cooker or stovetop method (about 30-40 minutes).
  2. While rice soaks, thinly slice 1/2 pound (225g) ribeye or sirloin beef against the grain. Peel and thinly slice 1 medium onion.
  3. In a bowl, mix 1 cup (240 ml) dashi stock, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and slightly caramelized.
  5. Increase heat to medium-high. Add thinly sliced beef to the pan with onions. Stir quickly and cook until beef just starts to brown but is not fully cooked, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour prepared sauce over beef and onions. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
  8. Spoon cooked rice into bowls. Top generously with beef and onion mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and pickled red ginger if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook the beef to avoid toughness; thin slices cook quickly. If sauce reduces too much, add a splash of water or dashi to loosen. Use dashi stock for authentic umami flavor. Caramelize onions slowly for sweetness. Keep knives sharp for thin slicing. Leftovers keep well for up to 3 days if stored separately and reheated gently.

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Keywords: Gyudon, Japanese beef bowl, quick dinner, savory beef rice bowl, easy Japanese recipe, weeknight meal, dashi, mirin, soy sauce

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