Korean Beef Bibimbap

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Anna Middleton (@chefanna)

A spicy beef, vegetable, and rice dish topped with an egg.

Korean Beef Bibimbap recipe
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
50min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Bowl

  • Beef Bavette / Flank Steak (cut into thin strips)
    Beef Bavette / Flank Steak (cut into thin strips)
    4cups
  • Sushi Rice
    Sushi Rice
    2cups
  • Gochujang Paste
    Gochujang Paste
    3/4cup
  • Light Soy Sauce
    Light Soy Sauce
    1/2cup
  • Carrots (cut into matchsticks)
    Carrots (cut into matchsticks)
    2cups
  • halves Pak Choi (cut lengthwise in half)
    halves Pak Choi (cut lengthwise in half)
    8
  • Mung Bean Sprouts (blanched)
    Mung Bean Sprouts (blanched)
    2cups
  • Wild Mushrooms (sliced into chunks)
    Wild Mushrooms (sliced into chunks)
    2cups
  • Sesame oil
    Sesame oil
    3tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegar
    Apple cider vinegar
    3tbsp
  • Sugar
    Sugar
    2tbsp
  • Egg
    Egg
    4piece
  • Black sesame seeds
    Black sesame seeds
    1tbsp
  • Vegetable oil
    Vegetable oil
    1/2cup
  • Salt & pepper to taste
    Salt & pepper to taste

Gochujang Paste

  • Dried Red Chillies (deseeded & soaked in hot water until soft)
    Dried Red Chillies (deseeded & soaked in hot water until soft)
    10piece
  • Fresh Thai Red Chillies (deseeded)
    Fresh Thai Red Chillies (deseeded)
    10piece
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    5clove
  • Miso Paste
    Miso Paste
    4tbsp
  • Dark Soy Sauce
    Dark Soy Sauce
    1tbsp
  • Palm Sugar (dissolved in hot water)
    Palm Sugar (dissolved in hot water)
    2tbsp
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
    Apple Cider Vinegar
    1tbsp
  • Paprika
    Paprika
    1tbsp

How to make Korean Beef Bibimbap

  1. Step 1

    Place sushi rice in a medium pot and run water over it. Wash the rice by rubbing it between your hands. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Then add the same amount of water to the pot as rice. Bring the pot to a boil, then turn down the heat to the lowest setting. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and keep the lid on the pot for 10 minutes, then mix the rice and taste if it's cooked.

    Step 1.1: Place sushi rice in a medium pot and run water over it
  2. Step 2

    Pour the sugar, a little salt & apple cider vinegar over the rice & mix through with a fork. Transfer the rice to a bowl & set aside.

    Step 1.1: Pour the sugar, a little salt & apple cider vinegar over the rice & mix through with a fork
  3. Step 3

    Make the gochujang paste: blend all ingredients together into a smooth paste. Add a little water to thin out if needed. Marinate the beef strips with half of the gochujang paste & the light soy sauce. Cover & set aside to marinate for about 20 min.

    Step 1.1: Make the gochujang paste: blend all ingredients together into a smooth paste
    Step 1.2: Make the gochujang paste: blend all ingredients together into a smooth paste
    Step 1.3: Make the gochujang paste: blend all ingredients together into a smooth paste
    Step 1.4: Make the gochujang paste: blend all ingredients together into a smooth paste
  4. Step 4

    Heat a clean wok until smoking hot. Add a little sesame oil and flash fry the carrots. Season with salt and pepper. They should still be crunchy. Remove the carrots from the wok.

    Step 1.1: Heat a clean wok until smoking hot
    Step 1.2: Heat a clean wok until smoking hot
  5. Step 5

    Heat the wok again until smoking hot. Add a little more sesame oil and flash fry the pak choi. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the wok.

    Step 1.1: Heat the wok again until smoking hot
    Step 1.2: Heat the wok again until smoking hot
  6. Step 6

    Follow the same step to flash fry the mushrooms. Make sure your pan is smoking hot for the mushrooms to create a good seal on them.

    Step 1.1: Follow the same step to flash fry the mushrooms
    Step 1.2: Follow the same step to flash fry the mushrooms
  7. Step 7

    Heat a wok until smoking hot. Add a little vegetable oil, then flash fry the beef strips until you get a caramelized color on the outside. Set the beef aside.

    Step 1.1: Heat a wok until smoking hot
    Step 1.2: Heat a wok until smoking hot
  8. Step 8

    Heat a pan on low heat, add a little vegetable oil & fry your eggs on very low heat to sunny side up.

  9. Step 9

    Get your bowl ready and arrange rice, then colorful veggies, then beef strips.

    Step 1.1: Get your bowl ready and arrange rice, then colorful veggies, then beef strips
  10. Step 10

    Place the egg on top of the beef, & top with a dollop of the gochujang paste. Sprinkle the dish with black sesame seeds.

    Step 1.1: Place the egg on top of the beef, & top with a dollop of the gochujang paste

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

846.0kcal (42.3%)

Protein

50.8g (100%)

Carbs

64.3g (23.36%)

Sugars

14.0g (28%)

Healthy Fat

20.5g

Unhealthy Fat

9.3g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the wok is smoking hot before flash frying to achieve the best texture and flavor.

FAQS

  1. How do I properly cook sushi rice for Korean Beef Bibimbap?

    To cook sushi rice for your Bibimbap, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Then, use a 1:1 ratio of rice to water, bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.

  2. What are some good substitutions for beef in Korean Bibimbap?

    If you're looking for a meat substitute in your Bibimbap, you can use chicken, tofu, or tempeh. For a vegetarian option, consider using marinated mushrooms or a mix of hearty vegetables to maintain the dish's flavor and texture.

  3. How can I store leftover Korean Beef Bibimbap?

    To store leftover Bibimbap, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of water to the rice to prevent it from drying out and heat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

  4. What vegetables pair well with Korean Beef Bibimbap?

    In addition to carrots, pak choi, and mushrooms, you can add other vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or bell peppers to your Bibimbap. These veggies not only enhance the flavor but also add vibrant colors to your dish.

  5. Is Korean Beef Bibimbap suitable for a gluten-free diet?

    To make Korean Beef Bibimbap gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce with a gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos. Ensure that your gochujang paste is also gluten-free, as some brands may contain wheat.

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