Description
Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious dish featuring savory ground beef cooked in spicy gochujang sauce, served over a bed of fluffy white rice and an assortment of sautéed vegetables, all topped with a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg. This classic Korean comfort food is easy to prepare and offers a balanced mix of protein, veggies, and bold flavors.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp gochujang sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Rice
- 2 cups short-grain white rice (cooked)
Vegetables
- 1 cup carrots (julienned)
- 1 cup spinach (fresh)
- 1 cup zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (for sautéing vegetables)
Eggs
- 4 eggs
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare the short-grain white rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside and keep warm.
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the lean ground beef for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully browned. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Season the beef: Stir in the gochujang sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, and sesame oil into the browned beef. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the julienned carrots, fresh spinach, sliced zucchini, and bean sprouts, cooking until they’re tender-crisp, about 7 minutes.
- Fry the eggs: In a non-stick pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up, cooking until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, around 3 minutes.
- Assemble the bibimbap bowls: In each bowl, layer a base of cooked rice, then spoon over the seasoned beef mixture, followed by the sautéed vegetables. Top each bowl with a fried egg. Drizzle extra gochujang sauce on top if desired for added spice.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with marinated tofu or extra vegetables.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang depending on your preferred spice level.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium content moderate.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture, especially with the runny egg yolk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing, Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximate)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
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