Bibimbap-Inspired Bowl with Ground Beef

Inspired by the classic Korean dish but with a twist

My go-to meal right now is this flavorful bibimbap-inspired bowl, a fresh take on the traditional Korean dish. It swaps thinly sliced beef for savory lean ground beef, delivering all the rich umami flavors with less prep time.

Perfect for both lunch and dinner, this bowl is filling, customizable, and keeps your taste buds excited with every bite. It's super easy to prepare, can be made ahead, and comes together quickly when you're ready to eat.

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Bibimbap-Inspired Bowl with Ground Beef

Yield: 5

By: Denise

Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 45 Min

36g of protein, perfect for meal-prepping and easy to assemble when you're ready to eat. Try this classic Korean dish but with a twist.

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Ingredients

Ground Beef

• Grass Fed Ground Beef, Lean 93/7 435 grams or 8oz
• Soy Sauce Less Sodium, 3 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Hot Pepper Paste), 2 teaspoons
• Gochugaru (Korean Red Pepper Powder), 2 tsp
• Honey, 1 tablespoon
• Rice Vinegar, 1 tablespoon
• Scallion whites, 2 tablespoons
• water, 3 oz
• cornstarch, 2 teaspoons
• Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
• Sugar, 2 tsp

For bowl assembly

• Cooked white rice, 115 grams
• Cucumber, Mini, Sliced, 78 grams
• Carrots, shredded, 34 grams
• Sesame Seeds for garnishing
• Scallion greens, for garnishing

Instructions

Prepare the sauce

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, scallion whites, 1 cup of water and sugar until well combined.
2. Taste and add more sugar or soy sauce to desired taste.
3. In another bowl or measuring cup, add 3oz of water and 2 tsp of cornstarch to create a slurry. This will thicken up your sauce to give it more body.
4. Set both aside.

Prepare the beef

1. Heat a medium to large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Pour the sauce over the cooked ground beef in the skillet. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and add in half of the cornstarch slurry and allow sauce to thicken slightly. Add in more of the slurry if it is not to your desired consistency once thickened.
4. Serve the beef over a base of steamed rice, and top with your favorite bibimbap toppings such as julienned carrots, sliced cucumbers seasoned with rice vinegar and salt, bean sprouts, kimchi and a fried egg if desired. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced scallion greens for an extra pop of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

455

Fat

11.1 g

Sat. Fat

4.8 g

Carbs

34 g

Fiber

1 g

Sugar

13 g

Protein

35.9 g

These macros are for entire bowl, including sauce, rice and veggies.

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Hi, I’m Denise!

I'm a Product Designer turned home chef. With professional training in both fields, I bring creativity and precision to the kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, my goal is to empower and inspire you through recipes and tips.

I can help you cook and conquer kitchen challenges for amazing meals.

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