Japanese Beef Recipes

It may come as a surprise that beef is relatively new in Japanese cuisines due to Buddhist influences until the 19th century. Today, beef is a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, with Wagyu beef used in various recipes.

Japanese beef recipes are a great addition to your recipe collection, whether you want something tasty for your weeknights or weekends. Want to give Japanese beef dishes a try? Here are some of our favourites:

Gyudon: Treat your family to an indulgent Japanese beef rice bowl dish with our gyudon recipes. Gyudon stems from ‘gyu’, which means beef, and ‘don’, which means rice bowl.

It’s made from thinly sliced beef or Wagyu cooked in a flavourful dashi sauce. Garnish your dish with green onions or pickled red ginger.

There’s no denying the allure of Wagyu beef, with its flavour and unparalleled tenderness. While Japanese beef is the star of your recipe, you need side dishes to round up the meal and elevate the culinary experience. From crispy greens to creamy potatoes, you can find side dishes that won’t overpower the buttery flavour of meat.

Fried tofu: You can never go wrong with Japanese tofu, especially pan-fried tofu. It’s crispy yet soft inside gives your Japanese dish a creamy feel in every bite. You glaze pan-fried tofu with a savoury sauce like teriyaki and garnish with green onions. Perhaps try out our honey-soy beef rissoles recipe for extra goodness.

Rice: Japanese beef and rice bowls are a classic. Whether you want to fry or steam your rice, it will pair well with any Japanese beef dish. For best results, use Japanese rice since its fluffy and sticky texture makes it easy to absorb the sauces and flavours in dishes like gyudon. Try our teriyaki beef & mushroom rice bowl to savour the culinary goodness of Japanese beef.

Noodles: You can turn your Japanese beef into a comfort dish by pairing it with noodles instead of rice. Use udon noodles for the recipe, due to the chewy texture and consistency, and serve them alongside the rich and meaty dashi broth.

Egg: If you are looking for a simple side dish for your Japanese beef meal, you should consider pairing it with eggs. With the mild flavour of eggs, the richness of Wagyu shines. Besides, it’s easy to quickly boil or fry eggs.