Description
Flavorful Japanese rice bowl topped with tender, thinly sliced beef cooked in a savory shiso garlic soy sauce, served over steamed rice for a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Beef & Sauce
- 1 pound (450 g) thinly sliced beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh shiso leaves, chopped (or basil as substitute)
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the garlic and beef.
- Sauté the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Cook the beef: Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan, spreading it out and cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add sauce ingredients: Stir in 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, and 1 teaspoon sugar, mixing well with the beef.
- Simmer the sauce: Cook everything together for 3–5 minutes more, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the rice bowls: Spoon the 2 cups of cooked rice evenly into four serving bowls.
- Assemble the donburi: Divide the cooked beef and sauce mixture on top of the rice in each bowl.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh shiso leaves over the beef for aromatic flavor and serve immediately for best taste.
Notes
- Basil can be used as a substitute if fresh shiso leaves are unavailable.
- Serve the dish immediately to enjoy the optimal flavor and texture of the beef and sauce.
- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
