Description
Copycat Yoshinoya Beef Bowls bring the authentic, savory, and tender flavors of the popular fast-food Japanese beef bowls right to your kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines thinly sliced beef, flavorful aromatics, and a signature umami-packed sauce served over fluffy steamed rice, perfect for a comforting and customizable meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Beef and Aromatics
- 300g thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin preferred)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup dashi or beef broth
Rice
- 2 cups steamed white rice (prepared according to package instructions)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons mirin, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 cup dashi or beef broth until the sugar dissolves, creating the signature savory-sweet base for the beef bowls.
- Sauté Aromatics and Onions: Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped garlic and grated ginger and sauté until fragrant. Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to caramelize, which enhances natural sweetness.
- Cook the Beef: Spread the thinly sliced beef evenly in the skillet with the aromatics and onions. Pour the prepared sauce over the meat. Let the mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and fully coated with the thickened sauce, about 5-7 minutes.
- Steam the Rice: While the beef simmers, prepare 2 cups of rice according to package instructions or your preferred method, ensuring the rice is fluffy and hot.
- Assemble the Bowls: Spoon generous portions of steamed rice into serving bowls. Top each bowl with the saucy, tender beef mixture. Optionally, drizzle with a teaspoon of sesame oil for a subtle nutty aroma.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin for best tenderness and flavor.
- Cook the beef in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
- Simmer the sauce long enough to let it reduce and coat each slice beautifully.
- Freshly grated ginger is preferred over powder for brightness and aroma.
- Keep rice covered and warm until serving to maintain fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg