Rainbow Bibimbap with Gochujang Glaze

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A vibrant, restaurant-worthy bibimbap featuring perfectly steamed rice topped with colorful sautéed vegetables, tender beef, and a signature spicy-sweet gochujang glaze that binds all flavors together. This Asian-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs short-grain rice, water, flank steak for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 1/2 cups short-grain rice
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 8 oz flank steak
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 cup (julienned) carrots
• 1 cup (thinly sliced) zucchini
• 2 cups spinach
• 3 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 fried egg
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups short-grain rice under cold water until water runs clear, then soak in 1 3/4 cups water for 30 minutes. Drain and cook in a pot with a tight lid over medium heat for 15 minutes until water evaporates, then let rest 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Slice 8 oz flank steak thinly against the grain, toss with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, and sear in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare, then slice diagonally.
3. Step 3: Sauté 1 cup julienned carrots and 1 cup sliced zucchini in a dry pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until crisp-tender, then add 2 cups spinach and cook 2 minutes until wilted.
4. Step 4: Whisk 3 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp rice vinegar for the glaze; drizzle over assembled bowl just before serving.
5. Step 5: Layer cooked rice in a bowl, top with vegetables, sliced beef, and a fried egg. Drizzle with gochujang glaze and sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds.