Description
A flavorful Japanese-style rice bowl topped with tender beef and a fragrant shiso garlic soy sauce—simple yet packed with umami, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Beef Donburi Ingredients
- 300g thinly sliced beef
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- Fresh shiso leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 onion (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Cook onion: Add the sliced half onion to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Brown the beef: Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan and cook until browned all over, about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Add seasoning: Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat and simmer the beef mixture for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the beef nicely.
- Serve: Spoon the cooked beef and sauce over 2 cups of warm cooked rice. Garnish generously with chopped fresh shiso leaves before serving.
Notes
- If fresh shiso leaves are unavailable, substitute with fresh basil for a different herbal note.
- For extra richness and protein, add a soft-cooked or poached egg on top of the donburi bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
