Name: Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 4 eggs; 2 cups short-grain white rice (cooked); 1 cup carrots (julienned); 1 cup spinach (fresh); 1 cup zucchini (sliced); 1 cup bean sprouts; 3 tbsp gochujang sauce (adjust for spice level); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

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Introduction

Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines flavorful marinated beef with fresh vegetables and rice. Topped with a perfectly fried egg and spicy gochujang sauce, it’s a delicious meal that’s easy to prepare at home.

A black bowl filled with a layered mix of food sits on a white marbled surface with a striped cloth beneath it. The base layer is white rice topped with sliced green cucumbers. On top, there are separate sections of cooked brown beef strips, white noodles, bright green cooked spinach sprinkled with sesame seeds, and shredded orange carrots covered in a reddish-brown sauce with sesame seeds. In the center sits a sunny-side-up egg with a bright yellow yolk, garnished with black and white sesame seeds. In the background, there is a small white bowl with red sauce and a wooden bowl with black and white sesame seeds. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 cups short-grain white rice (cooked)
1 cup carrots (julienned)
1 cup spinach (fresh)
1 cup zucchini (sliced)
1 cup bean sprouts
3 tbsp gochujang sauce (adjust for spice level)
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
4 eggs

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set it aside to keep warm.
Step 2: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, then drain any excess fat.
Step 3: Stir in the gochujang sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil into the beef. Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
Step 4: In another pan, sauté the carrots, spinach, zucchini, and bean sprouts in sesame oil over medium heat until they are tender but still crisp, about 7 minutes.
Step 5: Fry the eggs sunny-side up in a non-stick skillet until the whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes.
Step 6: Assemble your bibimbap bowls by layering cooked rice, the beef mixture, sautéed vegetables, and topping each bowl with a fried egg. Drizzle extra gochujang sauce on top if you like more spice.

Tips & Variations

Use a hot stone bowl if available to keep your bibimbap warm and create a crispy rice crust.
Substitute ground beef with ground chicken, turkey, or tofu for a different protein option.
Add kimchi or sliced cucumbers for an extra tangy crunch.
If you prefer less heat, reduce the gochujang sauce or mix it with a little honey for sweetness.

Storage

Store leftover bibimbap components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the rice and beef mixture in a microwave or skillet until warm. Reheat vegetables gently to avoid overcooking. For best texture, reheat eggs separately or fry fresh when serving.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a colorful layered dish, starting with a base of white rice. On top, there are six visible layers arranged around a sunny-side-up egg with a bright yellow yolk in the center, sprinkled with black and white sesame seeds. To the left, there are browned, thin slices of cooked meat with a slightly glossy texture. Above the meat, white soft noodles are neatly piled. Above the egg, there is a layer of dark green cooked spinach with a slightly wilted texture, also sprinkled with sesame seeds. To the right, thin orange carrot strips covered with red sauce and white sesame seeds. Below the carrots, small sliced green cucumbers add a fresh look. This bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with some small bowls containing sauces and seeds nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make bibimbap without gochujang sauce?

Yes, you can substitute gochujang with a mix of soy sauce, a little chili paste, and a touch of honey or brown sugar to mimic the sweet-spicy flavor, though the traditional taste will be different.

Is it necessary to keep the egg yolk runny?

A runny yolk adds a rich creaminess that binds the ingredients together, which is traditional for bibimbap. However, you can cook the egg to your preferred doneness if you like it fully cooked.