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10-Min Sukiyaki Beef Don

Thinly sliced beef simmered in a sweet-savory soy broth with tender greens and tofu, served over steamed rice. Feels fancy but takes under 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
42g
10-Min Sukiyaki Beef Don
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Ingredients

  • ¾ lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
  • 7 oz firm tofu, cubed
  • 3 cups baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
  • 4 oz shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp mirin (or 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tbsp water)
  • ½ medium white onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet or shallow pot over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp neutral oil, then add onion and mushrooms; cook 3 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Pour in soy sauce, mirin, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then lay beef slices in a single layer without stirring.

  3. 3

    After 2 minutes, add tofu cubes and stir gently to distribute. Cook 1 minute until tofu is warmed through.

  4. 4

    Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 30 seconds. Taste and adjust salt if needed.

  5. 5

    Divide rice between two bowls, then ladle beef, vegetables, and broth over the top.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or shallow pot
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon

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