Tokyo Beef & Rice Bowls

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. Thoroughly rinse the rice. In the same pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 1/4 cups of water per cup of rice. Boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 17 minutes. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

3. Heat a small pot of water to boiling on high. Once boiling, carefully add the eggs and cook for 6 minutes 45 seconds. Drain and rinse under cold water 30 seconds to 1 minute to stop the cooking process. Rinse and wipe out the pot. When cool enough to handle, carefully peel the cooked eggs. Season with salt and pepper.

4. While the eggs cook, wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into small florets. Peel and thinly slice the onion into half-round strips. In a bowl, combine the soy glaze, tamari, mirin, and 3 tablespoons of water.

5. While the rice cooks, place the broccoli florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 15 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

6. While the broccoli roasts, pat the beef dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper A LOT. In a medium pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned beef in an even layer and cook, without stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until browned and just cooked through. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a plate.

7. To the pan of reserved fond, add the onion and minced ginger (if the pan seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil). Season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium-high, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes, or until somewhat softened. Add the sauce (carefully, as the liquid may splatter) and cooked beef. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until coated. Turn off the heat. Season to taste. Serve the rice topped with the finished beef and sauce, broccoli, egg, and furikake.