Japanese Beef Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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14 oz Thinly Sliced Beef (ribeye, chuck, or sirloin).
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1 Medium Onion (sliced).
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1 tbsp Vegetable Oil.
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1 tsp Ginger (grated or paste).
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3 tbsp Soy Sauce (for the sauce).
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2 tbsp Mirin (for the sauce).
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1 tbsp Sake (for the sauce).
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2 tbsp Brown Sugar (for the sauce).
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Steamed Rice (to serve).
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2 Poached Eggs (to serve).
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Spring Onions (sliced, to serve).
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Japanese Red Pickled Ginger (optional, to serve).
# Instructions:
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Freeze the beef for 1.5-2 hours to firm it slightly, then slice it into thin strips.
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In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves to create the sauce.
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Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
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Add the sliced beef and ginger to the pan. Cook until the beef is no longer pink.
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Pour in the prepared sauce, stir well, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Serve the beef mixture over steamed rice. Top with a poached egg, sliced spring onions, and pickled ginger if desired.
# Notes:
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Gyudon is a comforting Japanese dish of tender beef and onions simmered in a sweet-savory sauce.
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The dish is traditionally served over steamed rice and topped with a poached egg for a complete meal.
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Optional toppings like pickled ginger add extra flavor and authenticity.