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Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.","group":"Cook Sauce","title":"Combine the dashi, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, and grated ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cook Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sliced onions to the simmering sauce. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are tender and translucent.","group":"Cook Vegetables","title":"Add the sliced onions","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cook Vegetables"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the beef is just cooked through and has absorbed the flavor of the sauce. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.","group":"Cook Beef","title":"Add the thinly sliced beef","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cook Beef"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Serve the beef and onion mixture over bowls of warm cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and a side of red pickled ginger.","group":"Serve","title":"Serve the beef and onion mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serve"}],"notes":"Using high-quality, thinly sliced ribeye or brisket is key for the best texture. If you can't find dashi, you can substitute with beef or chicken broth, though the flavor will be less traditional.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["saucepan","grater","chef's knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowls","note":"Standard sized portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The beef and onion mixture can be cooked ahead and stored separately from the rice."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until steaming."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e8a2c0b1c0%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=654e81ad-cd95-4e51-bdff-fc066e7805d4","imageAlt":"Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["gyudon","japanese","beef","rice bowl","quick","lunch","savory"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:08:56.749Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:08:56.749Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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