Gyudon Beef Bowl

Gyudon, or beef bowl, is a comforting Japanese dish featuring thinly sliced halal beef simmered in a savory-sweet onion sauce, served over fluffy rice. This quick and satisfying meal is perfect for lunch or dinner, bringing a taste of Japan to your table.

Gyudon Beef Bowl
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Japanese
600 kcal

Ingredients

  • halal beef sirloin - 300 grams, thinly sliced
  • onion - 1 medium, thinly sliced
  • cooking oil - 1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
  • mirin - 2 tablespoons
  • sugar - 1 tablespoon
  • dashi stock - 200 ml (or beef broth)
  • cooked rice - 2 cups
  • green onions - 2 stalks, chopped (for garnish)
  • shichimi togarashi - to taste (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced halal beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi stock together.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and onions in the skillet, stirring to combine.
  6. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. While the beef is simmering, prepare the cooked rice in bowls.
  8. Once the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat.
  9. Spoon the beef and onion mixture over the rice in each bowl.
  10. Garnish with chopped green onions and sprinkle with shichimi togarashi if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 600
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 80 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Contains essential vitamins and minerals from the beef and onions, promoting overall health.

Tags

JapaneseHalalLunch