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Yoshinoya Beef

A quick and satisfying Japanese dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich sauce served over rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 lb beef flank or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp sake
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup dashi broth or beef broth
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • Green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wooden spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Slice the beef and onion thinly.
  2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and dashi broth.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
  4. Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
  5. Introduce the sliced beef to the skillet, stirring until it begins to brown.
  6. Once the beef is browned, pour the sauce mixture over it and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve the beef and sauce over the cooked rice.
  8. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Notes

For the best flavor, let the beef marinate in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.