Japanese-inspired · rice bowl

Quick Japanese Gyudon Beef Rice Bowls

Thin beef and onions simmer in a sweet-savory sauce and pile over hot white rice.

Total time25 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
easyFamily-friendlygluten-freedairy-freenut-free
Japanese gyudon bowl with thin beef and onions over white rice
Photo selected to represent the finished dish. Image credits.

Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Simmer onion, broth, tamari, brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a wide skillet for 5 minutes.

  2. 02

    Add beef in a loose layer and simmer gently until just cooked, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. 03

    Taste and adjust the sauce with tamari or water.

  4. 04

    Divide rice among bowls and spoon beef, onions, and sauce over the top.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Use shaved chicken and cook to 165°F.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice if desired.

Why this is a good weeknight call

It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.