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Vibrant Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Sesame Spinach

Name: Vibrant Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Sesame Spinach
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Short-grain rice, 2 cups; Water, 2 ½ cups; Beef (thinly sliced), 400g; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Sesame oil, 1 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tbsp; Garlic (minced), 2 cloves; Spinach, 2 cups; Sesame oil, 1 tbsp; Carrot (julienned), 1; Cucumber (thinly sliced), 1; Shiitake mushrooms (sliced), 4; Gochujang, 4 tbsp; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Sesame oil, 1 tbsp; Sugar, 1 tbsp

A medley of colorful vegetables, savory protein, and steamed rice comes together for this classic Korean dish, topped with a perfectly fried egg and drizzled with spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.

4.4(101 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 11, 2026

Vibrant Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Sesame Spinach — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice

For the Protein

For the Vegetables

For the Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 561 kcal
Protein: 25.25 g
Carbs: 57.25 g
Fat: 27.5 g
Fiber: 2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2243 kcal
Protein: 101 g
Carbs: 229 g
Fat: 110 g
Fiber: 8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Short-grain rice 2 cups	640	12	144	1	2
Water 2 ½ cups	0	0	0	0	0
Beef (thinly sliced) 400g	880	74	0	64	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	2	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Sugar 1 tbsp	48	0	12	0	0
Garlic (minced) 2 cloves	8	0	2	0	0
Spinach 2 cups	14	2	2	0	1
Sesame oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Carrot (julienned) 1	25	1	6	0	2
Cucumber (thinly sliced) 1	16	1	4	0	1
Shiitake mushrooms (sliced) 4	24	3	5	0	2
Gochujang 4 tbsp	140	4	32	3	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	2	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Sugar 1 tbsp	48	0	12	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice

1
Rinse Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Cook Rice
Combine rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3
Fluff Rice
Fluff the cooked rice and keep it warm.

Marinating the Protein

1
Combine Marinade
In a bowl, combine sliced beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic.
2
Marinate Beef
Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Cook Beef
Stir-fry the beef in a hot pan until cooked through.
Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking the beef; this will prevent steaming and ensure browning.

How to Make Vibrant Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Sesame Spinach

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Spinach Preparation
Blanch the spinach, then toss with sesame oil and a pinch of salt.
2
Vegetable Sauté
Lightly sauté carrot, cucumber, and mushrooms until tender yet crisp.
3
Sauce Blending
Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and adjust to taste.