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Easy Korean Bibimbap Bowl


  • Author: carlosramirez
  • Total Time: 90 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant bowl of perfectly cooked rice, seasoned veggies, beef, and spicy gochujang sauce—finished with a fried egg on top.


Ingredients

  • 100g ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp minced garlic
  • 250g spinach
  • 350g bean sprouts
  • 100g shiitake mushrooms
  • 120g carrots (julienned)
  • ½ tsp sea salt (divided)
  • 34 servings steamed rice
  • 34 eggs
  • Cooking oil (e.g., rice bran oil)
  • Toasted seaweed, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp gochujang
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp apple vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic


Instructions

  1. Marinate the Meat: Mix beef with marinade and set aside for 30 min. Cook in hot pan with oil for 3–5 min.
  2. Make Sauce: Stir all sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Veggies: Sauté carrots and mushrooms separately with oil and a pinch of salt (2–3 min each).
  4. Cook spinach and bean sprouts per your usual method or lightly sauté with seasoning.
  5. Cook Eggs: Fry eggs to desired doneness (sunny side up is traditional).
  6. Assemble Bowl: Add warm rice to bowl. Arrange veggies, beef, seaweed, and egg on top. Drizzle with bibimbap sauce.
  7. Mix and Enjoy: Stir everything together before eating for full flavor experience.

Notes

Prep veggies ahead to make this a quick weeknight meal. Try a stone bowl (dolsot) for crispy rice at the bottom. Swap beef with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Korean