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Easy Japanese Beef Onion Rice Bowl

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This is one of those comforting bowls that totally surprised me. When I first made it, I had almost no expectations because the sauce is honestly so simple. But after one bite, it instantly became a staple in our home. Now it’s one of those comfort bowls my boyfriend asks for on repeat, especially on busy weeknights when we want something cozy, savory, and grounding without spending forever in the kitchen.

This Japanese beef bowl, also known as gyudon, is warm rice, tender beef, a sweet and salty sauce, and a jammy egg that ties everything together. It’s simple food that somehow feels like a hug.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 2 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200g beef sirloin, sliced in thin strips
  • 4 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 4 tbsp cane sugar
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 large white onion, thin slices
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 scallion, greens chopped
  • 125g basmati rice
  • 2 eggs, soft boiled
  • Sesame seeds, for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef into long, thin strips.
  2. Marinate with soy sauce, cane sugar, and garlic for 30 minutes.
  3. Sauté the onions in butter over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Cook the rice according to package directions and soft boil the eggs for 6 minutes.
  5. Add the marinated beef and marinade to the onions and cook over high heat for 3 minutes.
  6. Divide the rice between bowls and top with the beef, onions, sauce, soft-boiled eggs, scallions, and sesame seeds.
  • Author: Dishcovery
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Find it online: https://dishcoveryblog.com/japanese-beef-onion-rice-bowl-gyudon/