Gyudon is a popular Japanese dish known for its simplicity, comforting, and delicious flavors. The name “Gyudon” is a combination of two Japanese words: “gyu” meaning beef and “don” referring to a bowl of rice.
Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
Gyudon is a popular Japanese dish known for its simplicity, comforting, and delicious flavors. The name "Gyudon" is a combination of two Japanese words: "gyu" meaning beef and "don" referring to a bowl of rice.
Equipment
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 pound (450g) thinly sliced beef usually, you can find "sukiyaki" or "shabu-shabu" beef in Asian markets
- 2 tbsp mirin sweet rice wine
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- pinch salt
- 1 cup dashi stock you can use instant dashi granules and follow the package instructions) or substitute with beef stock
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice
- Optional toppings sliced green onions, pickled ginger, and onsen egg / egg yolk
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until they soften and start to caramelize.
- Stir in the mirin, sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, dashi stock and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
- Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan and cook until it changes color and is no longer pink. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Simmer the mixture for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the Gyudon over a bowl of cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, pickled red ginger, and an onsen egg if desired.
Notes
Enjoy your homemade Gyudon! It's a delicious and comforting Japanese dish. I'm working with Alberta Beef Producers to prepare and try new and interesting recipes that feature beef this season!
Let me know how you enjoy this recipe in the comments below! Stay tuned for more recipes!
xx, CWC
