Ingredients
Beef & Marinade:
4 oz ground beef
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
Vegetables:
½ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
½ cup carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
1 cup spinach
Cooked bean sprouts (store-bought or homemade)
Seasonings for Spinach:
1 tsp green onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt (to taste)
1 tbsp sesame oil
Seasonings for Bean Sprouts:
1 tsp green onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt (to taste)
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp sesame oil
Gochujang Sauce:
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp garlic, minced
Preparation
Step 1: Marinate and Cook the Beef
In a bowl, combine ground beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic.
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Sauté in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
Mushrooms & Carrots: Slice and sauté separately with a little oil. Season lightly with salt.
Spinach: Blanch spinach in boiling water for less than 30 seconds. Drain and mix with green onion, garlic, salt, and sesame oil.
Bean Sprouts: If using fresh, lightly blanch. Then season with green onion, garlic, salt, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.
Step 3: Cook the Rice
Prepare 3 servings of rice (white or brown rice both work well).
Step 4: Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients until smooth.
Step 5: Assemble the Bibimbap
In each bowl of rice, neatly arrange portions of:
Cooked ground beef
Sautéed mushrooms
Carrots
Seasoned spinach
Seasoned bean sprouts
Top with a spoonful of the gochujang sauce and mix everything together before eating! You can also add a fried egg on top!