Beef Donburi California Style – Beef Rice Bowl

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 2
Beef Donburi California Style - Beef Rice Bowl
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb beef ( such as sirloin , ribeye , etc )
1 onion
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons mirin
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons sake
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 - 1 cup water
cooked rice
pickled ginger ( optional )
shichimi togarashi ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
445
Sugar
15g
Fat
17g
Donburi is a traditional Japanese dish of rice served in a bowl with meat, vegetables and other toppings. This recipe puts a California twist on the classic dish, using a variety of sauces and seasonings to give it a unique flavor. The beef and onion are cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, then served over a bed of fluffy white rice. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or for meal prep to enjoy throughout the week. It is customizable, so feel free to add in your favorite veggies and seasonings to make it your own.

Instructions

1.Slice the beef into small pieces.
2.Slice the onion into thin slices.
3.In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, soy sauce, mirin, white wine, red wine, sake and salt to make the sauce.
4.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
5.Increase the heat to high and add the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until browned.
6.Add the sauce to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
7.Add water to the skillet if the sauce is too thick.
8.Serve over cooked rice and garnish with pickled ginger and shichimi togarashi as desired.

PROS

This beef donburi is packed full of protein and is a filling meal.

It is easy to make and can be customized with different vegetables and seasonings to suit your preferences.

This recipe makes enough for leftovers, so it is perfect for meal prep.

CONS

The meat in this dish can be high in fat and calories if not properly trimmed.

It has a relatively high sodium content due to the use of soy sauce and other sauces in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a great source of protein, iron and other essential nutrients that are important for building and repairing muscle tissue.
The onions used in this recipe are low in calories and rich in antioxidants, which may help to reduce inflammation and promote heart health.
The use of soy sauce and other sauces in this recipe can contribute to a high sodium intake, which can increase the risk of high blood pressure and other health problems if consumed in excess.

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