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Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)
5 from 14 votes

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

Gyudon is a Japanese beef bowl featuring thinly sliced beef briefly scalded, then simmered with onions, ginger, and a savory sauce of soy, mirin, sake, sugar, and a bonito-flavored base. The beef cooks until tender in a lightly sweet and umami-rich sauce and is served hot over steamed rice. The dish balances delicate beef flavor with a sweet-savory broth, accented by grated ginger and garnishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

Sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon Mizkan Bonito Flavored Soup Base
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Mizkan Honteri Mirin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sake
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Turn off the heat, add the beef to the water, and immediately scoop it out with a strainer. Set aside. Do not overcook the beef. Discard the water.
  2. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine thoroughly.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the onions and grated ginger, and sauté until the onion becomes soft. Add the beef and the sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine well. Stir the beef and onion a few times, then turn off the heat.
  4. Fill the rice bowls with steamed rice and top with the simmered beef. Garnish with chopped scallions and beni shoga. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Scalding the beef briefly removes impurities and prevents foam in the broth.
  • If thinly sliced beef is unavailable, freeze a ribeye and slice it very thinly with a sharp knife.
  • Ensure the beef slices are very thin for tender texture and quick cooking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 343mg (14%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 343mg 14%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.