Description
A flavorful and balanced Ground Beef Bibimbap recipe combining savory marinated ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and a perfectly cooked fried egg served over rice and greens. This Korean-inspired dish is quick to prepare in about 30 minutes, making it a savory and satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (plus more for serving)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or ground bison, turkey, etc)
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 cup carrot (grated or pre-shredded)
- 5 ounces baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 3 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice, for serving)
- Mixed greens (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together gochujang, toasted sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, and rice vinegar until well combined. Set aside to let flavors meld.
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Stir occasionally and cook until mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid from the skillet.
- Add Mushrooms and Aromatics: To the skillet with beef, add sliced shiitake mushrooms, chopped garlic, and grated ginger. Stir to combine and cook until mushrooms release their liquid and become tender, about 5 minutes.
- Cook Vegetables and Combine Sauce: Add grated carrots and roughly chopped baby spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach has wilted, about 3 minutes. Pour in the prepared gochujang sauce and stir thoroughly to coat the mixture evenly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Fry the Eggs: While the beef mixture cooks, heat avocado oil over medium-low heat in a large nonstick skillet. Once hot, crack the eggs into the skillet and cover. Cook until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Bowls: To serve, place cooked rice and a handful of mixed greens at the base of each bowl. Top with the warm beef and vegetable mixture, then place a fried egg on top. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with extra gochujang on the side for added heat.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or bison for a leaner option.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for added fiber and nutrients.
- Adjust gochujang quantity for desired spiciness.
- Make sure to drain excess fat from the beef to keep the dish lighter.
- Covering the eggs while cooking helps to set the whites evenly without overcooking the yolk.
- For vegetarian variation, substitute ground beef with firm tofu or mushrooms.
