Gyudon Glory: My Go-To Japanese Beef Bowl Recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced beef (e.g., ribeye, sirloin), shaved or thinly sliced
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., vegetable, canola)
• ½ cup (120ml) water
• ¼ cup (60ml) soy sauce
• ¼ cup (60ml) mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 tbsp sake (optional, but highly recommended!)
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice, hot
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
• 2 large eggs, lightly scrambled (optional, but elevates the dish!)
• Pickled ginger (beni shoga) (optional, for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)