One of the things I miss most about living in Tokyo is the affordable, fast, and delicious gyudon (牛丼) that is available around the clock. A staple for many gaijin, gyudon (beef bowl), is a delicious meal of stewed beef and onions in a sweet, soy based sauce, served over rice.

I’ve tried to emulate this meal many times to no avail until I came across this recipe. To my chagrin, its the first recipe you run into when you google “gyudon recipe.”