Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) Recipe

Name: Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1 piece Ginger, 1-inch, Julienned; 1 whole Small Onion, Thinly Sliced; 8 pieces Shitake Mushrooms, Soaked In Water For 10 Minutes If Dried, Thinly Sliced; 1 teaspoon Hon Dashi Powder; 2 cups Hot Water; 5 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1- 1/4 Tablespoon Sugar; 1/4 cups Mirin; 1/2 teaspoons Japanese Cooking Sake; 1/2 pounds Beef, Sliced Hot-pot Style; 3 cups Cooked Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 Tablespoon Oil
1 piece Ginger, 1-inch, Julienned
1 whole Small Onion, Thinly Sliced
8 pieces Shitake Mushrooms, Soaked In Water For 10 Minutes If Dried, Thinly Sliced
1 teaspoon Hon Dashi Powder
2 cups Hot Water
5 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1- 1/4 Tablespoon Sugar
1/4 cups Mirin
1/2 teaspoons Japanese Cooking Sake
1/2 pounds Beef, Sliced Hot-pot Style
3 cups Cooked Rice, To Serve

1
Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat and cook ginger for 2 minutes.
2
Add onion and stir-fry until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add drained mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.
4
Mix dashi powder and hot water.
5
Add dashi broth, soy sauce, sugar, mirin and sake and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce the heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Add beef and cook for another 5-10 minutes, until there is about 1/2 cup sauce left.
8
Prepare 2 bowls of rice and scoop the beef topping with sauce onto the rice.
9
Sprinkle with a dash of sesame if youd like.
10
Note:s This recipe is gluten-free if you use gluten-free soy sauce.
11
Hot-pot style means very thinly sliced, available at Asian supermarkets.
12
If you choose to slice your own, Id recommend freezing it for 30 minutes ahead of time for ease of slicing.
13
Recipe lightly adapted from Pickled Plum.

855

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

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.

My Personal Notes

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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: 1 Tablespoon Oil, 1 piece Ginger, 1-inch, Julienned, 1 whole Small Onion, Thinly Sliced, 8 pieces Shitake Mushrooms, Soaked In Water For 10 Minutes If Dried, Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) 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!

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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