Sautéed Beef Bibimbap with Gochujang Sauce

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

A vibrant Korean rice bowl featuring tender marinated beef, sautéed vegetables, and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce served with a fried egg. This korean ready in about 40 minutes pairs short grain white rice, ground beef, 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 2, 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

• 2 cups cooked short grain white rice
• 8 oz ground beef
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium julienned carrot
• 1 small julienned zucchini
• 1 cup blanched bean sprouts
• 2 cups blanched and squeezed spinach
• 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 per serving fried egg
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 sliced green onion

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 8 oz ground beef and 2 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for 5-6 minutes until beef is browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: In separate pans, lightly sauté 1 medium julienned carrot and 1 small julienned zucchini individually over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
3. Step 3: Blanch 1 cup bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain. Blanch 2 cups spinach for 1 minute, rinse with cold water, squeeze excess water, and season lightly with a pinch of salt.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar until smooth to make the bibimbap sauce.
5. Step 5: Fry 1 egg per serving in a nonstick pan over medium heat until the edges are crispy but yolk remains runny, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Step 6: To assemble, place 1 cup warm cooked rice in a bowl. Arrange the cooked beef, carrot, zucchini, bean sprouts, and spinach neatly on top. Add the fried egg in the center, drizzle 2 tbsp bibimbap sauce over everything, sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 sliced green onion. Mix thoroughly before eating.