Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 454 g lean ground beef
02 - 4 large eggs

→ Rice

03 - 400 g cooked short-grain white rice

→ Vegetables

04 - 100 g carrots, julienned
05 - 100 g zucchini, julienned
06 - 100 g fresh spinach
07 - 100 g bean sprouts

→ Sauces and Oils

08 - 45 g gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
09 - 15 ml sesame oil, divided
10 - 30 ml low-sodium soy sauce

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Prepare short-grain white rice according to package instructions until tender, approximately 20 minutes.
02 - In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook lean ground beef until browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
03 - Stir gochujang, low-sodium soy sauce, and half of the sesame oil into the cooked beef. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Heat remaining sesame oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add julienned carrots, zucchini, spinach, and bean sprouts, sautéing until tender-crisp, approximately 7 minutes.
05 - In a non-stick pan, fry eggs sunny-side up, cooking until whites are set and yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes.
06 - Divide cooked rice into bowls. Top with seasoned beef, sautéed vegetables, and a fried egg. Optionally drizzle with additional gochujang or sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Marinate the beef in soy sauce and sesame oil for at least 30 minutes for enhanced depth of flavor.
02 - Cut vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and maintain texture.