Beef gyudon with soft onions and sticky rice
Thin beef and sweet soft onions in a savoury broth, spooned over hot rice. Ready in 25 minutes.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.51 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in cold water until it runs nearly clear. Cook it according to the packet and keep it covered.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan over a medium heat. Cook the onions for 5 minutes until starting to soften.
5 min - 3
Add the water, soy sauce, mirin, sugar and ginger. Simmer for 8 minutes until the onions are very soft.
8 min - 4
Add the beef and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, just until the pink has gone. Do not overcook or it will toughen.
2 min 30 s - 5
Spoon the rice into four bowls and ladle over the beef, onions and a little of the liquid. Top with spring onions.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.