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donburi recipe

Steak Donburi in rice cooker

Steak donburi is a Japanese rice bowl topped with tender, juicy sliced steak and a savory donburi sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and comes together quickly for an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time:2 hours
Cook Time:10 minutes
Course: bento, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Asian rice bowl recipe, Comfort food Japanese rice bowl, Donburi recipe in rice cooker, easy donburi recipe, easy Japanese dinner, sous vide steak, steak bowl recipe, steak donburi, steak rice bowl
Servings: 2 people

Equipment

  • 1 sous vide or multicooker

Ingredients

  • 1 ribeye (1–1.5 inches thick)
  • Salt & black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tbsp butter (to finish searing)
  • 2 cups cooked Japanese rice
  • 1 egg yolk or onsen eggs (optional)
  • Green onions, sliced

Sauce

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp sake 
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  • Season steak generously with salt, pepper, and grated garlic.
  • Place in a zip-top or vacuum bag
  • Remove as much air as possible.
  • Fill the multicooker with water. Set to Sous Vide to 130F for medium-rare
  • Cook the steak for 2 hours.

Make the donburi sauce

  • In a small pot (or microwave-safe bowl), combine: Soy sauce, Mirin, Sake, Sugar
  • Cook until it thickens and is glossy about 10 minutes

Once sous vide is done: Remove steak from bag.

  • Pat dry VERY well.
  • Heat a pan on high Quickly sear 30–45 seconds per side.
  • Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
  • In a bowl, add: Hot rice, Drizzle a spoonful of donburi sauce, Place sliced steak on top, Add more sauce over the steak
  • Finish with: green onions, egg yolk/onsen egg, Japanese chili powder