Gyudon (Beef Bowl)
This is a savory quick meal in Japan. It is a protein-packed dish and all my boys love this.
Supplies
Sliced beef (Sliced Beef Loin New York Steak at Costco) 1lb
One medium/large onion
*Water 2 cups
*Soy sauce 1/4 cup
*Mirin (cooked sake) 2 tbsp
*Cooking Rice Wine/Sake 2 tbsp
*Dashi (fish stock) 2 tsp
*Sugar 3 tbsp
*A pinch of salt
Cooked Rice (White or Brown)
Prepare Soup
Combine all the *ingredients in a medium pot and set the pot to a medium-high heat.
Prepare Onion
Cut the onion in half and slice each half in 1/2 inch slices.
Prepare Beef
Cut the sliced beef 3 inches long.
Add Onions to the Pot
Add the sliced onions to the pot.
Add Beef to the Pot
Separate the sliced beef from each other and add one slice at a time to the pot and give it a stir.
Skim Off the Scum and Fat
Skim off the scum and fat with a flat soup ladle.
Cook Until Onions Are Semi-translucent
Cook until onions are semi-translucent. The total cooking time from the start should be 10-15 minutes.
Pour the Beef Mixture Over Cooked Rice
Pour the beef mixture over the cooked rice.