Description
Easy Bibimbap with Ground Beef is a simplified version of the classic Korean rice bowl. It features savory seasoned ground beef, colorful vegetables including spinach, carrots, cucumber, and bean sprouts, topped with a fried egg and a spicy gochujang sauce served over warm white rice for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Bowls
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber, julienned
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 eggs
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions
Gochujang Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish light and flavorful.
- Season the Beef: Add minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and black pepper to the beef. Stir well and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the flavors are fully combined and fragrant.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the spinach and bean sprouts for 1 minute. Drain thoroughly and set aside to be added later to the bowls.
- Fry the Eggs: In a separate pan, fry the eggs until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny to add richness and balance to the dish.
- Make the Gochujang Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and water until smooth and well combined, creating a spicy and tangy sauce.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked white rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange the seasoned ground beef, blanched spinach, bean sprouts, shredded carrots, and julienned cucumber artfully over the rice.
- Top with Egg and Sauce: Place a fried egg on top of each bowl. Drizzle each serving generously with the gochujang sauce and garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef for a lighter option.
- Add kimchi as a side or mixed in for extra spicy and tangy flavor.
- Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly before eating to enjoy all the components in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
