The enoki mushrooms add a gentle chewy texture while also absorbing all the savory sauce. This enoki beef rolls recipe only requires a handful of ingredients and can be ready to eat in under 20 minutes!
Enoki beef rolls feature deliciously tender sliced beef that wraps around delicate enoki mushrooms and is then cooked over a bed of caramelized onions in a savory, lightly sweetened Japanese-style sauce, and then finished off with a drizzle of egg for the most mouthwatering bite. Serve these beef enoki rolls garnished with sesame seeds, chopped green onion, and a side of rice for an easy weeknight dinner.
Enoki beef rolls are a viral TikTok recipe that is a play off of another Japanese beef dish called gyudon, which is made with sautéed onions, beef, mushrooms, and rice. These beef rolls with enoki mushrooms are made with thinly sliced beef that wraps around a small bundle of thin and delicate enoki mushrooms.
The beef enoki rolls are then cooked over a bed of caramelized yellow onions with a savory umami sauce made with dashi broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. This dish is then finished with eggs, sesame seeds, and green onions and served for lunch or dinner with a bowl of steamed rice.
Ingredients
You can find all of the ingredients for this enoki beef roll recipe at your local Asian grocery market. Full measurements and links to all the ingredients I used are listed in the recipe card below.
Thinly sliced beef: any cut of thinly sliced beef will work like ribeye or sirloin. You can find pre-sliced beef typically used for hotpot at Asian grocery stores.
Enoki Mushroom: has a mild umami flavor and a slightly crunchy, chewy texture when cooked. Make sure to clean the stems before cooking.
Yellow Onion: the main aromatic that adds a sweet caramelized flavor to the beef enoki rolls.
Large Eggs: for added protein and flavor.
Dashi Broth: is easily made with 1/2 teaspoon of Hondashi broth powder to 1 cup of water. It adds a deep umami flavor.
Soy Sauce: adds a savory salt component that elevates the other flavors.
Sugar: adds sweetness to the broth.
Black Pepper: seasons the beef.
Green onion and sesame seeds: to garnish.
Mirin: adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the flavors of this dish.
Substitutions and Additions
Substitutions
Protein: Thinly sliced pork or chicken is a good alternative. The cooking times will vary.
Mushrooms: for a different texture profile, use shiitake mushrooms or oyster mushrooms
Broth: chicken or beef broth.
Additions
Vegetables: add zucchini, asparagus, or carrot sticks for more vegetables and color.
Aromatics: for deeper aromatics, saute minced ginger and/or garlic with the onions.
Spice: Finish your enoki rolls with togarashi seasoning for a spicy kick at the end.
How to Make Enoki Beef Rolls
Here are the step-by-step instructions for how to make this enoki beef rolls recipe.
Divide the enoki mushrooms into small bunches and roll each bunch with one slice of beef.
In a small mixing bowl, mix the dashi stock, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
In a medium skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Cook the onions until slightly browned, caramelized, and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Then place the enoki rolls on a single layer above the onions. Then, drizzle the sauce over the beef. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Then flip the beef and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Scramble the eggs in a mixing bowl and drizzle the egg over the beef rolls. Simmer until the egg is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve the enoki mushrooms and beef rolls with steamed rice. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
The ratio for dashi broth. Mix 1/2 teaspoon Hondashi powder with 1 cup water in a pot over medium heat and stir until it reaches a boil and is dissolved.
Prep the mushrooms. Trim the roots off the enoki mushrooms and separate them by hand into small bite-sized bundles. Make sure to clean them and pat them to dry before wrapping the beef.
Tightly wrap the beef. Tightly wrap the beef around the mushrooms to prevent them from slipping.
Caramelize the onions. Be patient cooking the onions over medium heat until they are translucent, softened, and caramelized for the best flavors.
Sear the beef. Slightly separate the onions place the beef seam side down to lock in the shape and sear the sides.
Storage Instructions
This enoki mushroom beef roll is best served immediately but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
Reheat: to reheat you can microwave covered until warm or on the stove covered over medium heat until warm.
Pairing Suggestions
Enoki beef rolls can be served with a bowl of steamed rice for lunch or dinner or with the following pairing suggestions.
Prep the enoki beef rolls. Divide the enoki mushrooms into small bunches and roll each bunch with one slice of beef.
Mix the sauce. In a small mixing bowl, mix the dashi stock, mirin, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper.
Cook the onions. In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Cook the onions until slightly browned, caramelized, and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the enoki beef rolls and sauce. Then place the enoki beef rolls on a single layer above the onions. Then drizzle the sauce above the beef. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. then flip the beef and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the egg. Scramble the eggs in a mixing bowl and drizzle the egg over the enoki beef rolls. Simmer until the egg is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
Serve. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve the enoki mushrooms beef rolls with steamed rice. Enjoy!
I made this tonite for dinner. Although I totally forgot to add the egg, i included sliced Korean radish and it still came out very delicious. My son enjoyed it. I have extra sliced beef so tomorrow’s dinner will be the same thing :-).
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and including the video on how to make it.
I made recipe as is. I had 16 rolls. As I was adding sauce to braise I thought that it may look like it would be too watery so i held back 1/4 C. Turns out I only had one egg but it still seemed too watery so once beef was cooked I removed and evaporated the sauce down. In hind site I should have just done a corn starch slurry to thicken. I hit it with a1/2 tsp bullion powder to add a bit more flavor . Overall it was a hit. Will do again
Simple and delicious, will definitely be making this one again.
I made the recipe exactly how instructed, and it turned out great.
Yay! I’m glad you loved it!
I made this tonite for dinner. Although I totally forgot to add the egg, i included sliced Korean radish and it still came out very delicious. My son enjoyed it. I have extra sliced beef so tomorrow’s dinner will be the same thing :-).
Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and including the video on how to make it.
Yay! I’m so glad you all loved it!
First recipe tried on this website and it was indeed very quick to prepare and delicious! Will be back to explore more here!
I’m so glad it was a hit! I can’t wait for you to try more of my recipes soon 🙂
I made recipe as is. I had 16 rolls. As I was adding sauce to braise I thought that it may look like it would be too watery so i held back 1/4 C. Turns out I only had one egg but it still seemed too watery so once beef was cooked I removed and evaporated the sauce down. In hind site I should have just done a corn starch slurry to thicken. I hit it with a1/2 tsp bullion powder to add a bit more flavor . Overall it was a hit. Will do again
This recipe was so easy and so good, will definitely get added into my rotation!
So good and easy to make! My friends and I are obsessed with it— will def be making again
Yay! I’m so glad you love it!
Easy to follow! I added garlic to my broth 🙂
I’m so glad you love it!