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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

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Gyudon, or Japanese Beef Bowl, is a delectable and comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. This quick-to-prepare meal features tender beef simmered in a savory-sweet sauce made from mirin, soy sauce, and hondashi powder, served over fluffy rice. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, Gyudon is sure to become a favorite in your household. Customize it with your choice of toppings like pickled ginger and green onions for an extra burst of flavor. In just 10 minutes, you can enjoy this classic Japanese comfort food that warms both the heart and stomach.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients

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  • ½ pound thinly sliced beef ribeye or chuck eye
  • ½ large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 tablespoons mirin
  • 3 tablespoons light sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon hondashi powder
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and hondashi powder. Stir in the sliced onion.
  2. Cover and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Once simmering, layer the thinly sliced beef over the onions.
  4. Cook until the beef is no longer pink; remove from heat.
  5. Serve the beef mixture over hot rice and garnish with optional toppings like pickled ginger and green onions.
  • Author: Jennifer Carter
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 69g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg