Yakiniku Don
Yakiniku Don is a delightful Japanese rice bowl topped with grilled marinated beef, offering a savory and smoky flavor. This high-protein dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch, combining tender meat with fresh vegetables and a rich sauce.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
650 kcal
Ingredients
- Beef sirloin - 300 grams
- Soy sauce - 4 tablespoons
- Mirin - 2 tablespoons
- Sake - 2 tablespoons
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
- Cooked Japanese rice - 400 grams (about 2 cups)
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Mixed salad greens - 100 grams
Steps
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the marinade.
- Cut the beef sirloin into thin slices and add to the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, prepare the cooked Japanese rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked to your desired doneness.
- In serving bowls, place a generous portion of the cooked rice.
- Top the rice with the grilled beef, then sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve with a side of mixed salad greens for freshness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Protein: 38 g
- Carbs: 78 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
- Includes essential vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
Tags
JapaneseHigh ProteinLunch