Bibimbap

Bibimbap

Servings: 4 Servings

Author: Joshua Snyder

PREP TIME: 30 MCOOK TIME: 25 MTOTAL TIME: 55 M

A Korean inspired dish that combines seasoned veggies, rice and meat usually topped with a fried egg. Beautifully presented and easy to make, Bibimbap is a fun way to shake up dinner time!

INGREDIENTS:

Sauce

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha or gochujang
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

Veggies

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 3-4 carrots, shaved into ribbons
• 2 zucchinis, shaved into ribbons
• 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
• 3 cups baby spinach, packed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

Rice

• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cup white rice
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Meat

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce

Eggs

• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter

Topping

• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

Sauce

1. In a medium bowl add the sesame oil, soy sauce, Gochujang or Sriracha and brown sugar.  Set aside.

Veggies

1. In a large skillet with high sides, heat the 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil on medium heat.
2. Add the carrots and sauté for 4 minutes.
3. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
4. Repeat steps with zucchini.
5. Add 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to the warm skillet and sauté bean sprouts for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
6. Add remaining sesame oil to skillet and sauté spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Rice

1. In a medium saucepan, add the rice, water, butter and salt.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the rice has absorbed all of the water. 
3. Fluff with a fork, cover and set aside.

Meat

1. Heat olive oil in same large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and sauté for 4-6 minutes until beef is browned.
3. Remove some of the grease from the skillet with a paper towel or a turkey baster.
4. Add the garlic and ginger. Sauté 1 minute more until fragrant.
5. Increase heat to high. Cook for another couple minutes until beef is crispy.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add soy sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.

Eggs

1. In another skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the eggs.
2. Cook over low heat, on one side only, for about 2-3 minutes.

Prepare

1. Prepare dish by adding rice to bowls. In a circle add an equal amount of veggies and beef.
2. Spoon on sauce and sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds over the dish.
3. Top with a fried egg.

NOTES:

Feel free to use other veggies such as bell peppers, cucumbers and you can also use mushrooms. Cook fried eggs individually in a small skillet if easier. Fried eggs are optional.