Quick Korean Bibimbap-Inspired Beef and Vegetable Bowl

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-21 · Updated 2026-06-21

A fast stir-fry of marinated ground beef with vibrant sautéed vegetables and a spicy gochujang sauce served over steamed rice. This korean-inspired beef ready in about 30 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 520 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 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium zucchini, julienned
• 2 cups spinach, washed and roughly chopped
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 4 cups cooked short-grain rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 fried eggs (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Transfer beef to a plate.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Sauté 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 medium julienned zucchini for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups roughly chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Stir in sliced 3 green onions and cooked beef, tossing to combine and heat through.
5. Step 5: Divide 4 cups cooked short-grain rice into 4 bowls. Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture over rice. Top each bowl with 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Optionally, top each with a fried egg before serving.