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 Cooking for oneBento prep
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. Prep: Cooked white rice 1bowl, Beef 100g, Onion 1/2; dice Beef about ½ inch, divide Cooked white rice 1bowl into serving bowls.
  2. Marinate Beef with Soy sauce 1.5Tbsp, Sugar 1tsp for 10 minutes; dice Onion finely.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir-fry Onion 2 minutes until slightly tender; Add Beef, sear and stir-fry until opaque and cooked through.
  4. Taste and adjust soy sauce if needed. Pack with rice for bento; cool slightly before closing the lid so rice stays fluffy.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Longer onion cooking deepens sweetness for the bowl.

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.