Entrée: South Korea – 비빔밥 ▶ Bibimbap (Bibimbap (Mixed Rice))

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Additional 5 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g ground beef
2–3 brown eggs
1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
1 / 2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp (5 ml) sesame oil (optional)
1 carrot, julienned
Spinach or greens, blanched (optional)
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced and lightly salted for quick banchan
Cooked rice (to assemble bowls)

Instructions

1. Season ground beef with soy sauce, black pepper and sesame oil if using. Sauté in a skillet until browned and slightly caramelized; adjust seasoning.
2. Prepare vegetables: sauté julienned carrot briefly, blanch spinach and season lightly with salt and sesame oil.
3. Lightly salt cucumber slices and let sit 5 minutes, then pat dry to make a quick banchan.
4. Fry brown eggs sunny-side up or to desired doneness.
5. Assemble bowls with rice, arranged vegetables, seasoned ground beef and a fried egg on top. Mix together before eating.