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Korean Beef Bibimbap Bowl Recipe Easy Homemade Gochujang Pickled Veggies

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A quick and easy Korean beef bibimbap bowl featuring marinated ground beef, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, and tangy pickled cucumbers and carrots, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (preferably lean)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (toasted)
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber (English cucumber works great)
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 3 cups cooked short-grain white rice (warm)
  • 2 eggs (fried or sunny-side up, optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • Optional: fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra veggies

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pickled veggies: In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and chili flakes (if using). Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add the sliced cucumbers and carrots, toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the rice: Rinse 1.5 cups (about 300 g) of short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to your rice cooker or stovetop instructions (about 20 minutes). Keep warm.
  3. Make the Korean beef: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated beef. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked and browned. Let any liquid reduce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Cook the eggs in a separate pan sunny-side up or to your liking.
  6. Assemble the bowl: Scoop warm rice into bowls. Top with Korean beef, a generous spoonful of pickled veggies, fried egg, and a drizzle of gochujang. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Add extra veggies if desired.
  7. Before eating, mix everything together to combine the flavors.

Notes

If gochujang is too thick, thin with a teaspoon of warm water before drizzling. Pickled veggies taste better after a few hours or overnight. Avoid overcooking beef to keep it juicy. Toast sesame oil before use for extra nuttiness. Rice rinsing prevents clumping. Can substitute beef with tofu, tempeh, or mushrooms for vegetarian option. Use tamari for gluten-free soy sauce alternative.

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