Beef Sukiyaki Rice Bowl

A comforting Japanese-inspired rice bowl featuring tender sukiyaki-style beef, caramelized onions, and a soft-boiled egg — savory, slightly sweet, and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Difficulty Beginner
Good For 2
Ingredients
1 250 g beef sirloin or ribeye, cut sukiyaki style
2 1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 2 tbsp muscovado sugar
4 2 tbsp soy sauce
5 400 ml dashi, beef stock, or water
6 2 large eggs
7 2 tbsp oil
8 Salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
1 Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions over medium heat until soft and golden, about 5–7 minutes.
2 Sprinkle in the muscovado sugar and let it caramelize with the onions for 2 minutes.
3 Pour in the soy sauce and dashi/stock, stirring to combine.
4 Add the beef slices one at a time, making sure each piece cooks evenly in the broth.
5 Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra sugar if needed.
6 For the eggs: bring water to a boil, turn off the heat, add eggs, cover, and let sit for 6 minutes for a soft-boiled finish.
7 To assemble: scoop rice into bowls, top with the beef and onions, then crown each bowl with a soft-boiled egg.
8 Garnish with leeks or green onions for freshness.
Tips
1 Use Primebeef ribeye or striploin for the most tender, restaurant-quality sukiyaki experience.