Description
Gyudon beef brings Japanese comfort straight to your kitchen with tender slices of beef and sweet-savory sauce over steaming rice. Simmered quickly and served hot, this classic dish delivers a satisfying meal that connects you directly to Tokyo’s bustling street food culture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef (thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin)
- 2 onions (thinly sliced)
- 3 cups cooked rice
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- Green onions (thinly sliced)
- Pickled ginger
- Nori (dried seaweed sheets, thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Spread 2 thinly sliced onions across the pan and cook until golden and softened, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Transfer caramelized onions to a separate plate, keeping the pan’s remaining oils.
- Increase skillet temperature to high (425°F). Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef and sear quickly for 2-3 minutes until edges turn brown.
- Pour ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 cup beef broth into the pan. Stir ingredients together thoroughly.
- Reduce heat to low (325°F) and simmer beef mixture for 6 minutes, allowing sauce to slightly thicken and meat to become tender.
- Portion 3 cups cooked rice into serving bowls, creating an even base.
- Ladle the hot beef and sauce directly over the rice, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle thinly sliced green onions across the top for fresh garnish.
- Optionally serve with pickled ginger and nori strips alongside the dish.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Select a well-marbled cut like ribeye or sirloin for richer flavor and more juicy meat.
- Use Japanese short-grain rice for authentic texture and traditional presentation.
- For a lower-carb version, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over a bed of shredded cabbage.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-22 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 625 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg