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Japanese Steak Rice Bowl (Steak Donburi)

This Japanese Steak Rice Bowl, or Steak Donburi, is a quick and savory dinner featuring seared steak glazed in a garlicky soy-based sauce and served over warm rice. It’s simple, satisfying, and packed with umami in every bite. Perfect for a weeknight meal that feels a little fancy.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Steak Recipe
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Keyword: Asian Beef, Asian Beef Rice Bowl, Beef Rice Bowl, Cozy Weeknight Dinner, Easy Steak Recipe, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Japanese Dinner, Japanese Steak Rice Bowl, One Pan Meal, Quick Japanese Dinner, Seared Steak, Steak and Rice Recipe, Steak Dinner, Steak Donburi Recipe, Steak Rice Bowl, Weeknight BEef Recipe
Servings: 1 serving

Equipment

Ingredients

Steak

  • 6–8 oz steak ribeye, strip, or your favorite cut
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • ¼ cup dashi broth see note 1
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin see note 2
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey

For Serving

  • Cooked rice

Optional Garnish

  • Scallions
  • Egg yolk

Instructions

  • Season the steak generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  • In a small saucepan, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sake, garlic, and honey. Simmer for 3 minutes, then let cool slightly.
  • Heat a pan over high heat and sear the steak, flipping every 30 seconds for about 6½ minutes or until cooked to your liking. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Slice steak to your desired thickness.
  • Place over a hot bowl of rice and drizzle with the sauce. Top with scallions and a raw egg yolk if desired.

Notes

(1) If you don't have dashi broth, substitute with chicken or just water with a pinch of salt
(2) If you do not have mirin, you can use water with a pinch of sugar in it instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g