Beef Rice Bowl（Gyudon）

A classic sweet–savory sauce for beef bowl (gyudon) made with soy sauce and bonito–kelp dashi. The richly flavored broth soaks into tender beef and rice, making a satisfying Japanese comfort dish.

Ingredients (2 servings)

・Thinly sliced beef: 150 g
・Onion (sliced): 1/2 piece
・Oil: a little (for frying)
・Cooked rice: 2 bowls
・Beni shoga (pickled ginger, for garnish): to taste
・(A) Sauce:
　・Water: 150 ml
　・Bonito & kelp Dashi pack: 1 pack
　・Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
　・Mirin: 2 tbsp
　・Sugar: 1/2 tbsp

Instructions
・Cut the beef and onion into bite-sized pieces.
・Heat oil in a pan. Sauté the beef until just browned, then add the onion and continue to cook until softened.
・Pour in water and add the dashi pack, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a boil and skim off any scum. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5–10 minutes so the flavors meld.
・Serve the seasoned beef and sauce over hot rice. Garnish with pickled ginger if desired.