Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl

Method3 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Halve the onion and discard the central-most part. Cut halves into thin slices.

   Uses 1 large white onion

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat oil (1 teaspoon) 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 (½ cup), soy sauce (2 tablespoons), brown sugar (1 tablespoon), mirin (1 tablespoon), and sake (1 tablespoon) and simmer until flavors combine, about 3 minutes.

   Simmer sauce · 3 minUses 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

3. 3

   Step 3: 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 (1 tablespoon), green onions (2), ginger, and seaweed strips.

   Cook beef · 5 minUses ½ pound beef ribeye steak, thinly sliced · 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste (optional) · 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste (optional) · 2 teaspoons pickled ginger (beni shoga), or to taste (optional) · 1 sheet dried seaweed, cut into strips, or to taste (optional)