Spicy Korean-Style Beef Bibimbap with Pickled Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A vibrant bowl of marinated ground beef served over steamed rice with crisp pickled carrots and cucumbers and a spicy gochujang sauce. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
4 cups steamed jasmine rice
1 large, julienned carrot
1 medium, julienned cucumber
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2, sliced scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss 1 large julienned carrot and 1 medium julienned cucumber in the mixture and let sit 10 minutes to pickle.
Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook, breaking up meat with a spatula, for 7-8 minutes until beef is browned and caramelized.
Step 3: Remove beef from heat and stir in 1 tsp sesame oil to finish.
Step 4: Divide 4 cups steamed jasmine rice among four bowls. Top each with cooked beef, pickled vegetables, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and 2 sliced scallions. Mix thoroughly before eating.