Best 4 Gyudon Beef Bowl Recipes

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Gyudon, a Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of rice topped with beef and onions simmered in a sweet and savory sauce, is a popular and comforting meal that can be easily prepared at home. With a variety of recipes available, finding the best gyudon recipe can be a challenge, but with the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious and authentic gyudon that will satisfy your cravings. This article will guide you through the process of selecting the best gyudon recipe, taking into consideration factors such as flavor, ease of preparation, and authenticity. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create a gyudon beef bowl that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

JAPANESE GYUDON (BEEF BOWL)



Japanese Gyudon (Beef Bowl) image

Simmered beef is served on top of steamed rice. It's one of the most popular rice bowl dishes (donburi) in Japan. Top with benishoga (pickled red ginger) if desired.

Provided by lkkpd

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 57m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups Japanese sushi-style rice
1 ⅓ cups dashi soup
5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon sake
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 pound thinly sliced beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Add onion; simmer until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add beef; simmer until no longer pink, about 6 minutes more.
  • Divide hot rice equally between individual deep rice bowls. Top with the simmered beef mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.8 calories, Carbohydrate 87.5 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 646.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

GYUDON JAPANESE BEEF BOWL



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This is basically a common Japanese fast food where beef and caramelized onions are served on top of short-grain rice. Perfect when hot, cold, or room temperature. Good for school lunches on hot days.

Provided by LittoBubbo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 22m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large white onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
½ cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sake
½ pound beef ribeye steak, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste
2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste
2 teaspoons pickled ginger (beni shoga), or to taste
1 sheet dried seaweed, cut into strips, or to taste

Steps:

  • Halve the onion and discard the central-most part. Cut halves into thin slices.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until it starts to brown, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium-low; add water, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and sake and simmer until flavors combine, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir beef into the skillet. Cook, covered, until beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Divide between serving bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, ginger, and seaweed strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 977.2 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

GYUDON (JAPANESE BEEF BOWL)



Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) image

This is my kind of Gyudon, my family favorite. I have made it million times (literally). It is such a quick and simple recipe that can be fixed in no time. Even Dashi and Mirin are not required. The recipe is posted here for safe keeping. Hope you like it as much as I do.

Provided by Second2None

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2 Bowl, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb beef, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 cup water or 2/3 cup chicken stock
2 1/2 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese wine
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
pepper, to taste
japanese grounded chili, to taste
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine water, soy sauce, Chinese cooking wine and sugar.
  • Pour 1/3 cup of the soy sauce mixture over beef and marinade it for at least 10 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok. Add chopped onion and stir-fry until the onion is transparent.
  • Add the marinade beef and stir-fry until it is cooked about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining soy sauce mixture in the wok. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add beaten egg in the wok and cover for 2 minutes.
  • Serve Gyudon over hot rice. Season with Japanese grounded chili and pepper for an extra kick.

GYUDON (BEEF BOWL)



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Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet sauce. Hon dashi powder can be found in any Asian store, some grocery stores in the Asian aisle, or you can buy on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/y98jqbht

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     Japanese

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb very thinly sliced beef (fatty beef chuck or ribeye, For a quick meal use already browned ground beef, drained of grease)
1 small onion (thinly sliced)
1 cup water
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon hon dashi powder (see recipe description on where to buy)
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine water, mirin, soy sauce, sake, sugar and hon dashi powder.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add beef (or already browned ground beef) and onions and stir.
  • Cook until beef is cooked through (unless using already browned ground beef), about 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with soy sauce and sugar to taste.
  • Divide rice into 4 deep rice bowls.
  • Put simmered beef on top of the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.9, Fat 80.9, SaturatedFat 33.5, Cholesterol 112.4, Sodium 1128.6, Carbohydrate 66.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 16

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality beef: Use thinly sliced flank steak or chuck roast for a tender and flavorful gyudon.
  • Marinate the beef: Marinating the beef in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, mirin, and ginger adds flavor and helps tenderize the meat.
  • Cook the beef quickly: Gyudon is a quick-cooking dish, so be careful not to overcook the beef. Cook it over high heat until it is just cooked through.
  • Use a good quality rice: Japanese short-grain rice is the best choice for gyudon. It has a sticky texture that helps to hold the beef and sauce together.
  • Cook the rice properly: Be sure to cook the rice according to the package instructions. Properly cooked rice is fluffy and slightly chewy.
  • Add toppings: Gyudon is traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as a raw egg, pickled ginger, and green onions. These toppings add flavor and texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

Gyudon is a delicious and easy-to-make Japanese dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its tender beef, flavorful sauce, and fluffy rice, gyudon is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give gyudon a try!

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