Description
Bibimbap is a vibrant and flavorful Korean bowl meal featuring a harmonious mix of warm jasmine rice, sautéed spinach, spicy marinated ground beef, fresh vegetables, a perfectly cooked egg, tangy kimchi, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. This recipe delivers a balanced, nutritious, and visually appealing bowl that’s perfect for any mealtime and can be customized to your liking.
Ingredients
Rice
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
Spinach
- 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 6 cups fresh spinach, loosely packed
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
Beef and Sauce
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 Tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 carrot
- 1 cucumber
- 2 green onions
Other
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup kimchi
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the rice: If you don’t have cooked rice ready, start by cooking 4 cups of jasmine rice according to package instructions so it’s ready when assembling the bowls.
- Sauté the spinach: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil. Once hot, add the fresh spinach and sauté for a few minutes until wilted. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil over the spinach, season lightly with a pinch of salt, and transfer to a clean bowl.
- Cook the ground beef: In the same skillet used for the spinach, add 1/2 pound of ground beef over medium heat. Cook until fully browned and no longer pink. Add 2 tablespoons of chili garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Stir everything together and cook for an additional minute to combine the flavors. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the fresh vegetables: Peel and grate 1 carrot using a large-holed grater. Thinly slice 1 cucumber and 2 green onions. Set aside for assembling the bowls.
- Cook the eggs: Fry or soft boil 4 large eggs according to your preference. If meal prepping, cook the eggs fresh each day for best taste and texture.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked jasmine rice into four bowls, about 1 cup per bowl. Add 1/4 of the sautéed spinach and 1/4 of the spiced ground beef to each bowl. Top with sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, a cooked egg, and about 1 tablespoon of kimchi. Garnish with sliced green onions and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds evenly among the bowls. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can swap jasmine rice for any cooked rice or grain of your choice like brown rice or quinoa.
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to control spiciness.
- For added flavor, consider adding a dollop of gochujang (Korean chili paste) at serving.
- To meal prep, store components separately and cook eggs fresh daily for best texture.
- Vegetarian variation: substitute beef with sautéed mushrooms or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
