Gyudon Japanese Beef Bowl

This is basically a common Japanese fast food where beef and caramelized onions are served on top of short-grain rice. Perfect when hot, cold, or room temperature. Good for school lunches on hot days.

Ingredients

  • 1 large white onion
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • ½ pound beef ribeye steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced, or to taste (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons pickled ginger (beni shoga), or to taste (optional)
  • 1 sheet dried seaweed, cut into strips, or to taste (optional)