Recipe: Classic Cheese GyudonDescription: A savory bowl of thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions, and a rich soy sauce-based broth, topped with a blend of melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese over a bed of rice.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 40Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 2 cup rice, 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 large onion, 400 g beef, 100 ml soy sauce, 50 ml mirin, 50 ml sake, 2 tablespoon sugar, 100 g mozzarella cheese, 100 g cheddar cheeseInstructions: Rinse 2 cups of rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. While the rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Return the onions to the pan with the beef. Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Preheat your oven to broil. Divide the cooked rice into four bowls. Spoon the beef and onion mixture over the rice. Top each bowl with a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Japanese, beef, cheese, main dishThis Classic Cheese Gyudon recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 40 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Japanese
beef
cheese
main dish

Classic Cheese Gyudon

A savory bowl of thinly sliced beef, caramelized onions, and a rich soy sauce-based broth, topped with a blend of melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese over a bed of rice.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 4
September 25, 2025
Classic Cheese Gyudon - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
2 cupsrice

uncooked

2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
2 largesonion

thinly sliced

0.9 poundsbeef

thinly sliced

100 mlssoy sauce
50 mlsmirin
50 mlssake
2 tablespoonssugar
0.2 poundsmozzarella cheese

shredded

0.2 poundscheddar cheese

shredded

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Rinse 2 cups of rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.

2

While the rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are caramelized and golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3

In the same pan, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned.

4

Return the onions to the pan with the beef. Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

5

Preheat your oven to broil. Divide the cooked rice into four bowls. Spoon the beef and onion mixture over the rice.

6

Top each bowl with a mixture of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Place the bowls on a baking sheet and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

7

Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions if desired.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
727
Calories
36.9g
Fat
52.8g
Carbs
43.7g
Protein
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