Gyudon (Japanese Beef & Rice Bowls)
Gyudon is a delicious Japanese beef and rice bowl, featuring tender beef simmered in a savory sauce, served over fluffy white rice and topped with a sunny-side-up egg.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Cast Iron or Non-Stick Skillet
Ingredients
Beef and Rice Base
- 1 tbsp neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil
- 2 medium onions very thinly sliced
- 1 pound beef very thinly sliced (fatty beef chuck or ribeye)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup dashi stock or substitute beef or chicken stock
- 4 large eggs
- 4 cups cooked white rice short grain or medium grain preferred
- 1 scallion chopped
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sliced onions for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the beef and sugar, cooking until the beef is slightly browned. Add mirin, soy sauce, and stock. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes to reduce into a thin sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a separate skillet, heat additional oil and cook the eggs sunny-side up in batches until the yolks are runny.
- Divide the rice into serving bowls, top each with the beef and an egg. Garnish with chopped scallion and sesame seeds, if using.
Notes
Enjoy your homemade Gyudon with a hint of sesame for added flavor!