Description
This Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl is a vibrant and flavorful one-bowl meal combining tender ground beef seasoned with spicy gochujang sauce, sautéed fresh vegetables, and a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg on a bed of warm, fluffy white rice. This recipe offers a harmonious balance of textures and bold Korean flavors, making it a satisfying and nutritious dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 eggs
Grains
- 2 cups short-grain white rice (cooked)
Vegetables
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
Sauces and Oils
- 3 tbsp gochujang sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the short-grain white rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set aside and keep warm for assembling the bowls later.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the lean ground beef. Cook, stirring often and breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Season the Beef: Stir in the gochujang sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil into the cooked beef. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a separate pan, heat a bit of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the carrots, spinach, zucchini, and bean sprouts. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, about 7 minutes, ensuring they retain some bite and freshness.
- Fry the Eggs: In a clean skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side up over medium heat until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny, approximately 3 minutes. This adds richness to the bibimbap bowl.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer each bowl by adding a base of warm cooked rice, then top with the seasoned ground beef mixture and sautéed vegetables. Place a fried sunny-side-up egg on top. Optionally, drizzle extra gochujang sauce for added spice before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of gochujang to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best texture and taste. Feel free to substitute or add other vegetables like mushrooms or cucumbers.
- For a vegetarian version, replace ground beef with marinated tofu or mushrooms.
- Ensure the rice is warm when assembling to keep the bowl comforting and satisfying.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated; add a fresh egg on top when serving again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Korean beef bibimbap, bibimbap bowl, Korean rice bowl, ground beef bibimbap, Korean recipe, spicy beef bibimbap
