Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl Recipe

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 large white onion
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 tablespoon sake
• pound beef ribeye steak, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste (Optional)
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste (Optional)
• 2 teaspoons pickled ginger (beni shoga), or to taste (Optional)
• 1 sheet dried seaweed, cut into strips, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

1. Halve the onion and discard the central-most part. Slice the onion halves thinly.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 30 seconds.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and sake to the skillet. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
4. Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet. Stir to coat the beef in the sauce and cook, covered, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the beef is fully cooked through.
5. Divide the beef stir-fry into two bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, pickled ginger, and dried seaweed strips, if desired.

Cook's Note

You can substitute another type of rice wine for the sake if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.