Video: How to Make Gyudon (Japanese Simmered Beef and Rice Bowls)

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J. Kenji López-Alt

Updated August 10, 2018

This quick video will show you how to make gyudon, a classic Japanese dish of beef and onions simmered in a broth flavored with dashi, soy sauce, sugar, and sake. Aside from the steamed rice, the whole thing cooks in a single saucepan with only a few ingredients, making gyudon perfect for a quick and easy dinner.

Photograph and video: J. Kenji López-Alt

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