Please tell me the recipe for making Japanese Gyudon using ingredients that can be purchased at Walmart.

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Google Gemini Answer

Easy Gyudon Recipe (Walmart-friendly)

Gyudon is a delicious and simple Japanese dish featuring savory beef over rice. Here’s a recipe using ingredients you can likely find at Walmart:

Ingredients:

• For the rice:
  • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
• For the beef:
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced beef (thinly sliced flank steak or shaved beef works well)
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons mirin (look in the international aisle, or substitute with 1 tablespoon sugar + 1 tablespoon water)
  • 1 tablespoon sake (optional, substitute with additional water)
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice: Rinse the rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. In a rice cooker, combine the rice and water. Cook according to your rice cooker’s instructions. Alternatively, use a pot on the stovetop: bring the rice and water to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
2. Prepare the beef: Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Simmer the beef: Add the sliced beef to the pan and cook until browned on most sides. Push the beef and onions to the side of the pan.
4. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sake (if using), and sugar. Pour the sauce over the beef in the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Assemble the Gyudon: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top each bowl with the saucy beef and onions. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of thinly sliced green onions or a soft-boiled egg.

Walmart Ingredient Tips:

• Look for short-grain rice in the rice aisle.
• Thinly sliced beef can be found in the meat department. Look for flank steak or pre-shaved beef for stir-fry.
• Mirin may be in the international aisle at Walmart. If you can’t find it, substitute with a mixture of sugar and water as mentioned above.
• Sake is optional, but if you find it, it will add a touch of depth to the flavor. Otherwise, just use a little extra water.

Enjoy your homemade Gyudon!