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beef gyudon

Beef Gyudon: Ridiculously Flavorful in Just 20 Minutes

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  • Author: Casey Mitchell
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Beef Gyudon is a quick and easy Japanese rice bowl dish. Thinly sliced beef is simmered in a savory-sweet sauce and served over rice.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion to the saucepan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the thinly sliced beef to the saucepan and cook until the beef is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Serve the beef and onion mixture over bowls of cooked rice.
  5. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use dashi instead of water.
  • Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less sugar.
  • Serve with a side of pickled ginger (beni shoga).

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg