Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

Name: Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ½ lb thinly sliced beef (such as ribeye); ½ yellow onion ((4 oz, 113 g)); 1 green onion/scallion; ½ cup dashi (Japanese soup stock); 2 Tbsp sake ((substitute with dry sherry or Chinese rice wine, or use water for a non-alcohol version)); 2 Tbsp mirin ((or use 2 Tbsp sake/water + 2 tsp sugar)); 3 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp sugar ((to taste)); 2 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice ((typically 1⅔ cups (250 g) per donburi serving)); pickled red ginger ((to garnish))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

With thinly sliced beef and tender onions simmered in a savory-sweet sauce and spooned over steamed rice, Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) is synonymous with comfort. It's is a simple, satisfying meal that's ready in 20 minutes!

Updated at: Sun, 04 Oct 2026 00:09:17 GMT