Healthy and delicious, Gyudon is a perfect dish for toddlers to enjoy! This simple and easy-to-prepare Japanese rice bowl dish is made with beef, onions, soy sauce and other seasonings, and is a great way to introduce your toddler to Asian flavors. Not only is Gyudon a tasty meal, but it’s also packed with essential proteins and vitamins to keep your little one healthy and happy. Check out our blog for more toddler-friendly recipes from around Australia!

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: beef, onion, rice, gyudon Calories: 300 kcal Protein: 10 g Carbs: 43 g Fats: 10 g Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 500g thinly sliced beef (sirloin or tenderloin)
• 2 medium onions, finely sliced
• 50 ml of vegetable oil
• 4 bowls of cooked steamed rice
• 4 tbs of soy sauce
• 2 tbs of mirin
• 2 tbs of sake

Directions

1. Begin by heating the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and stir fry until they are lightly browned and softened, about 7 minutes.
3. Joke: “Onions + heat = smiles!”
4. Add the beef into the pan and stir fry until it is browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
5. Add the soy sauce, mirin, and sake and stir fry for about a minute until the beef is completely coated with the sauce.
6. Joke: “Don’t forget the secret ingredient: a kiss from mom!”
7. Serve the beef gyudon over the steamed rice.

Recommended Sides

• Pickled vegetables
• Fresh vegetables
• Miso soup
• Salad

Joke: “Bon appetit! You will happy you ate it!”