Description
Enjoy the rich, savory taste of authentic Japanese Yoshinoya Beef Bowls made from scratch. This quick and easy recipe features tender thinly sliced beef simmered in a perfectly balanced soy-based sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice. It’s a comforting umami-packed dish that’s budget-friendly, customizable, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for satisfying your cravings anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200g thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye recommended)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Pickled ginger (optional, for garnish)
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp sake
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup dashi stock or beef broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Thinly slice the beef and onions. Thin slices ensure quick cooking and better absorption of the sauce, while the onions add natural sweetness and texture.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi or beef broth. Stir well until sugar dissolves to create a balanced savory-sweet sauce.
- Cook the Onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent and caramelized, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Cook the Beef: Add the thinly sliced beef to the skillet with onions. Cook until the beef begins to brown but remains tender. Pour in the prepared sauce, lower heat to a simmer, and let flavors meld for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Bowl: Serve the beef and onion mixture hot over steamed white rice. Optionally garnish with pickled ginger or sliced scallions for freshness and color.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced beef for quicker cooking and tenderness.
- Simmer sauce gently to preserve flavor and beef texture; avoid boiling aggressively.
- Use naturally brewed soy sauce for richer umami.
- Prepare rice ahead and keep warm for best texture and quick serving.
- Let beef rest in sauce off heat for a few minutes to deepen flavor absorption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup beef mixture with 1 cup rice)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg