Gyudon — Beef Rice Bowl
Experience the comforting flavors of Japan with this easy Gyudon recipe. Thinly sliced beef simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice with a perfectly runny egg.
Gyudon — Beef Rice Bowl
Experience the comforting flavors of Japan with this easy Gyudon recipe. Thinly sliced beef simmered in a savory-sweet sauce, served over rice with a perfectly runny egg.
The Key Move
Master the dashi-soy braising liquid for the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
Leagues
Take This Recipe Into Leagues
Find an active challenge, vote, or challenge the current king.
The Setup
- SaucepanLarge
- Knife
- Cutting Board
The Mise en Place
5 of 10Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/1)
The Aromatics (0/1)
Beef is tough.
Do not overcook the beef. Simmer it just until it is cooked through.
Sauce is too salty.
Reduce the amount of soy sauce or add a little more sugar.
The Method
PREPARE
Prep aheadThinly slice the beef and onion (1 medium).
COMBINE
Prep aheadIn a large saucepan, combine dashi (4 cups), soy sauce (½ cups), sake (¼ cups), mirin (¼ cups), and sugar (2 tbsp).
BRING
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
ADD
Add the sliced onion (1 medium) to the simmering sauce and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Onions should be translucent.
ADD
Add the thinly sliced beef (500 g) to the saucepan, spreading it out evenly.
SIMMER
Time-sensitiveSimmer the beef until it is cooked through and no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes. Do not overcook.
Beef should be browned but still tender. • The aroma of the sauce will intensify.
SPOON
Spoon the beef and onion (1 medium) mixture over bowls of cooked rice (4 cups).
TOP
Optional: Top each bowl with a softly cooked egg and garnish with chopped green onions (¼ cups).
Egg yolk should be runny.
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Master These Next
Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs
Ritz crackers in the meat, sugar glaze on top. Sticky perfection.
Korean BBQ Short Ribs — Kalbi
Sweet, savory, and utterly addictive, these Korean BBQ short ribs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Thinly sliced and marinated to perfection, they're ready to grill in minutes!
Tom Yum Soup — Hot and Sour
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this authentic Tom Yum soup. A perfect balance of spicy, sour, and aromatic, it's a culinary adventure in every spoonful.