Bibimbap
Korean mixed rice bowl with sautéed vegetables, beef, and a fried egg. This Korean recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs cooked rice, ground beef, spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 julienned carrots
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 eggs
- 3 tbsp gochujang
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté each vegetable separately with sesame oil and salt.
- Step 2: Brown beef with soy sauce, garlic, ginger.
- Step 3: Fry eggs sunny-side up.
- Step 4: Divide rice into hot stone bowls, arrange vegetables and beef on top.
- Step 5: Top with egg and gochujang, mix at the table.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bibimbap take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (30 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Bibimbap?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cooked rice from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bibimbap?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Bibimbap for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Bibimbap?
Korean korean like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
