Steak Donburi Recipe (30-Minute Japanese Steak Rice Bowl)
This steak donburi features juicy seared ribeye over fluffy Japanese rice, topped with a rich onion sauce, crispy garlic, and a silky onsen egg. An easy steak rice bowl recipe ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings 1 person
Cost $7
Ingredients
Steak
- 6 oz Ribeye
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Donburi sauce
- 1/2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 1 tbsp Cooking wine
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Water
Rice bowl
- 1 bowl Japanese rice
- 1/4 Onion, sliced
- 1 egg (for onsen egg, optional)
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- Fried garlic bits (optional topping)
Instructions
- Season the steak:Season both sides of the ribeye generously with salt and black pepper. Let it sit at room temperature while you prep everything else.
- Make the sauce:In a small bowl, mix together sugar, mirin, cooking wine, soy sauce, and water. Set aside.
- Sear the steak:Heat a stainless steel pan over medium-high heat and add a bit of oil. Place the ribeye in the pan and sear for about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust the cooking time depending on your preferred doneness. Remove from the pan and let it rest.
- Cook the onions:In the same pan, add the sliced onions. Cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Cook the sauce:Pour the sauce into the pan with the onions. Let it simmer on medium-low heat for about 1 minute, or until slightly thickened and glossy.
- Slice the steak:Slice the rested steak into thin strips, against the grain.
- Assemble the donburi:Spoon hot Japanese rice into a bowl. Place the sliced steak on top, then spoon the onion sauce over everything.
- Add toppings (optional but worth it):Add optional toppings such as onsen egg and fried garlic bits. Top with green onions. Enjoy!
