Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
Gyudon is a classic Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced beef and onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice. It's a comforting and quick meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 712 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 250 gbeef sirloin, very thinly sliced
- 1 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cupcooked rice, hot
sauce
- 1 cupdashi stock
- 3 tbspsoy sauce
- 3 tbspmirin
- 1 tspsugar
garnish
- 1 pcsscallion, chopped(optional)
- 1 tbspbeni shoga(optional)
Equipment
medium skillet · cutting board · knife · serving bowls
The method
Step by step
- 1
Prepare the beef by slicing it very thinly against the grain. If the beef is difficult to slice, place it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Freezing the beef slightly makes it much easier to get super thin slices.
- 2
Thinly slice the yellow onion.
About 3 min
- 3
In a medium skillet or shallow pot, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 4
Add the sliced onion to the simmering sauce and cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the onions soften.
About 5 min
- 5
Add the thinly sliced beef to the pot, spreading it out so it cooks evenly. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through and tender.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pot; cook the beef in batches if necessary.
- 6
Divide the hot cooked rice into two serving bowls.
About 1 min
- 7
Spoon the beef and onion mixture with plenty of sauce over the rice in each bowl.
About 1 min
- 8
Garnish with chopped scallion and beni shoga if desired, and serve immediately.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 712.4kcal
- Protein
- 41.2g
- Carbs
- 79.1g
- Fat
- 24.6g
- Fibre
- 3.1g
- Sugar
- 15g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover gyudon in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through.
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