One-Pot Spicy Korean Beef Bibimbap

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A flavorful one-pot dish combining marinated beef with spicy gochujang sauce, sautéed vegetables, and steamed rice for a comforting Korean meal. This korean-inspired father’s day ready in about 35 minutes pairs ground beef, gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium zucchini, julienned
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 fried eggs

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the beef until browned and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
3. Step 3: Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add carrot and zucchini (1 medium each, julienned) to the empty side, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and stir for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
5. Step 5: Spread 3 cups cooked white rice evenly in the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions on top.
6. Step 6: Create four wells in the rice and crack one fried egg into each. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook on low for 2-3 minutes until the eggs are warmed through.
7. Step 7: Serve hot, mixing all ingredients together at the table for a spicy, hearty bibimbap experience.