Rice & noodles

Onion Beef Rice Bowl

Sweet onion and beef in a glossy sauce over rice—a satisfying one-bowl meal.

Total 20 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Bento-friendly dishesCooking for one
Onion Beef Rice Bowl

Leave the sauce a little loose—it coats rice better than a dry glaze.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 7 min · Cook 13 min

  1. Dice beef 100 g against the grain; slice onion ½ thinly. Portion 1 bowl cooked white rice into a large bowl and keep warm.
  2. Toss beef with 0.75 tbsp soy sauce and rest 5–10 minutes to marinate (reserve 0.75 tbsp soy sauce for the sauce).
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 0.75 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 80 ml water.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir-fry onion 2–3 minutes until translucent, soft, and sweet-smelling.
  5. Spread beef in the pan and cook over medium heat 3–4 minutes until the surface changes color and cooked through.
  6. Pour in the sauce; cover and simmer on low 3–4 minutes. Uncover and stir-fry over high heat 30 seconds until slightly thickened (keep a little moisture for mixing with rice).
  7. Taste and ladle beef and sauce over rice.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Longer onion cooking deepens sweetness for the bowl.
  • Rest meat for 2–3 minutes before slicing; when pieces vary in thickness, check the thickest center for doneness.

Best fresh; pack sauce separately for bento.

Substitutions

Scallions

Optional add-ins

+Scallions+Chili+Enoki mushrooms

FAQ

Can I use steak cuts?

Yes—slice thin and shorten stir-fry time.

How do I keep the main ingredient from drying out?

Adjust the heat for thickness, rest before slicing, and reheat chilled portions gently after cooling them completely.