Gochujang Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A vibrant Korean rice bowl featuring marinated beef, sautéed vegetables, and a spicy gochujang sauce, topped with a fried egg. This Korean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, gochujang, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 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

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup julienned zucchini
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 4 cups cooked short-grain rice
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef with 3 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned and slightly caramelized.
3. Step 3: In separate pans, sauté 1 cup julienned zucchini and 1 cup shredded carrots individually over medium heat for 3-4 minutes each until tender but crisp.
4. Step 4: Quickly blanch 1 cup bean sprouts in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
5. Step 5: Fry 4 eggs sunny-side up in a nonstick pan over medium heat until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
6. Step 6: To assemble, divide 4 cups cooked short-grain rice among bowls. Top each with cooked beef, sautéed zucchini, carrots, and bean sprouts.
7. Step 7: Place a fried egg atop each bowl, then garnish with 2 tbsp chopped scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.