Gyudon: Delicious Japanese Beef Rice Bowl

Step 1

Start by cutting the onion in half and removing the tough center part. Then slice the halves thinly. Heat a bit of oil in a large pan over high heat, toss in the onions, and stir them around until they just start to brown—this should take about 30 seconds. Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the water, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, and sake. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes so the flavors meld. Next, add the beef to the pan, cover it, and cook until the meat is fully done, which usually takes around 3 to 5 minutes. Once it’s ready, spoon the beef and sauce over bowls of rice and top with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, a little ginger, and some seaweed strips for that extra touch.