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Flavorful Korean Beef Bibimbap Recipe with Gochujang and Crispy Egg

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A quick and easy Korean beef bibimbap featuring marinated ground beef, fresh vegetables, spicy gochujang sauce, and a crispy fried egg on top. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 cup packed spinach, blanched or sautéed
  • ½ cup bean sprouts (optional)
  • ½ cup shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 4 eggs (1 per serving)
  • 4 cups cooked white rice (short-grain, freshly steamed or day-old)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4 cups (800 g) of short-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well. Cook rice in a rice cooker or on the stove following package instructions (usually about 15-20 minutes). Keep warm.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef with 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes to marinate.
  3. Julienne 1 medium carrot and slice 1 small zucchini into half-moons. Blanch or sauté 1 cup packed spinach until wilted and drain. Optionally rinse ½ cup bean sprouts and slice ½ cup mushrooms. Set all veggies aside separately.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in 2 sliced green onions near the end. Remove from heat.
  5. In the same pan, quickly sauté carrots and zucchini separately for 2-3 minutes each until tender-crisp. Season lightly with salt. Keep spinach and bean sprouts as is or toss with a little sesame oil.
  6. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons gochujang with 1 teaspoon rice vinegar. Adjust to taste.
  7. Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Crack in the eggs and cook until whites are crispy and edges golden but yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
  8. Scoop warm rice into bowls. Arrange cooked beef, sautéed veggies, spinach, and bean sprouts on top in sections. Place a crispy fried egg in the center. Drizzle with gochujang sauce and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over everything.
  9. Mix everything together before eating to enjoy a perfect blend of spicy, savory, and crunchy flavors.

Notes

Use day-old rice for less sticky texture. Marinate beef for at least 10 minutes for better flavor. Fry eggs on medium heat for crispy edges and runny yolks. Keep veggies separate to preserve colors and textures. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari and use gluten-free gochujang. Freshly fry eggs before serving as reheating reduces crispiness.

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