Beef Donburi

Transform your dinner routine with the hearty and flavorful Beef Donburi, a classic Japanese rice bowl dish that's ready in just 30 minutes. Thinly sliced beef (such as sirloin or ribeye) is simmered to tender perfection in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, sake, and a touch of sugar, creating a rich umami base. This comforting recipe also features sautéed onions, aromatic ginger, and a velvety layer of just-set egg, all served atop fluffy, warm Japanese rice. Garnished with fresh green onions, this one-pan wonder is quick, satisfying, and ideal for busy weeknights or anyone craving authentic Japanese comfort food. Perfect for fans of donburi recipes, beef bowls, or easy Asian dinners!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye)
• 2 cups cooked Japanese rice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large egg
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the thinly sliced onion and grated ginger to the pan and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 4

Add the sliced beef to the onions in the pan, and pour the soy sauce mixture over the top.

Step 5

Cook the beef, stirring frequently, until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 6

Beat the egg in a small bowl and then pour it over the beef and onion mixture in the pan. Cover the pan and let it cook until the egg is just set, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Divide the hot cooked rice into two serving bowls.

Step 8

Carefully spoon the beef and egg mixture over the rice in each bowl.

Step 9

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	982 grams (982.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1608

Total Fat 72.10g	92%
Saturated Fat 23.90g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.40g
Cholesterol 395mg	132%
Sodium 2003mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 160.80g	58%
Dietary Fiber 4.70g	17%
Total Sugars 35.30g
Protein 72.60g	145%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 127mg	10%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 1357mg	29%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 40.6%