Beef Bibimbap

Ingredients

• 1 cup white rice
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 carrot, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. Cook the white rice according to package instructions.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the carrot, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, gochujang, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Transfer the cooked beef and vegetables to a bowl. Set aside.
5. In the same skillet, fry the egg sunny side up.
6. To assemble the bibimbap, place 1 cup of cooked rice in each bowl and top with the beef and vegetables. Place the fried egg on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish that literally means “mixed rice”.
• It is traditionally served in a bowl with white rice and various toppings such as vegetables, beef, an egg, and gochujang (Korean red pepper paste).
• The dish is said to have originated in the late 19th century during the Joseon Dynasty.