Name: Gyudon (Beef Rice Bowl)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 0.5 lb thinly sliced beef (shaved beef or ribeye works best); 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 0.5 cup water or dashi (Japanese soup stock); 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tbsp sugar; 0.5 tsp grated ginger (optional); 2 cups cooked short-grain rice; pickled ginger (beni shoga), for garnish; chopped scallions, for garnish

1. In a small pot or pan, combine water (or dashi), soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and grated ginger (if using). Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 2. Add sliced onions and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. 3. Add the thinly sliced beef to the simmering sauce. Spread it out so it cooks evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the beef is cooked through. Do not overcook. 4. Serve the beef and onions (with some of the sauce) over hot cooked short-grain rice. 5. Garnish with pickled ginger and chopped scallions if desired.

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