Easy Beef Rice Bowl (Gyudon) Recipe

Name: Easy Beef Rice Bowl (Gyudon)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 grams Thinly sliced beef; 1 large Onion (young sweet onion preferred); 1 piece Beef fat (or vegetable oil); 50 ml Red wine; 1 tsp Grated ginger; 1 bit less than 2 teaspoons Dashi stock granules; 1 bit less than 4 tablespoons Sugar; 1 bit less than 4 tablespoons Soy sauce; 1 dash Umami seasoning (optional, to taste); 1/2 tsp Kombu tea; 1 cm square Butter; 1/2 tsp Vinegar

Servings: persons

600 grams Thinly sliced beef
1 large Onion (young sweet onion preferred)
1 piece Beef fat (or vegetable oil)
50 ml Red wine
1 tsp Grated ginger
1 bit less than 2 teaspoons Dashi stock granules
1 bit less than 4 tablespoons Sugar
1 bit less than 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 dash Umami seasoning (optional, to taste)
1/2 tsp Kombu tea
1 cm square Butter
1/2 tsp Vinegar

1
Heat up the beef fat, or vegetable (as a substitute), in a frying pan.
2
Stir fry the onion until it's very soft.
3
Add the beef and stir-fry briefly.
4
Add 300 ml of water and the red wine to the frying pan and bring to a boil.
5
Skim off the scum.
6
Add all the other ingredients except for the butter and vinegar in the order listed.
7
When the meat is cooked, add the butter and mix in.
8
Just before you turn the heat off, add the vinegar and mix lightly, and it's done.
9
Top on rice.
10
Garnish with some beni-shouga red pickled ginger and it's done.

739

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 grams Thinly sliced beef, 1 large Onion (young sweet onion preferred), 1 piece Beef fat (or vegetable oil), 50 ml Red wine, and more.

Yes, Easy Beef Rice Bowl (Gyudon) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Beef Rice Bowl (Gyudon)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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