Bibimbap Korean Beef Bowls

Beef, Korean

Ingredients

Korean Beef:

1 Lb ground or thin-sliced beef

3 tsps minced garlic

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 tsp paprika

3 Tbs sesame oil

4 Tbs brown sugar

3 tsps mirin or rice wine vinegar

Optional (or use less)

1 Tbs chili flakes

1 Tbs chili powder


Rice:

4 cups cooked brown rice

Sauteed spinach

1/2 Tbsp cooking oil

6 cups loosely packed fresh spinach

1 tsp sesame oil

Pinch of salt


Toppings:

1 carrot, shredded

1 cucumber, shredded

2 green onions, sliced thin

1/2 cup bean sprouts

4 large eggs

1/4 cup kimchi

1 Tbsp roasted sesame seeds

mushrooms, any variety

Directions

Start by preparing your bown rice. While it cooks, prepare other ingredients.

Sauteed Spinach:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the cooking oil.

Add the fresh spinach.

Sauté the spinach for a few minutes, or just until it is wilted.

Drizzle the sesame oil over top and season lightly with a pinch of salt.

Remove the spinach from the skillet and set aside

Korean Beef:
Over medium-high heat, add olive oil to the bottom of the same large skillet, and add the beef

Brown the beef, add the minced garlic, and stir.

Once browned, drain the ground beef, and add all sauce ingredients.

Stir well. Once cooked, set aside.

Vegetables:
Prepare the fresh vegetables.

Peel and grate the carrot, Thinly slice the cucumber, and slice the green onions.

Fry or soft boil 6 large eggs

Assemble:
Assemble bowls by adding cooked rice to each bowl, cooked spinach, beef, sliced cucumber, bean sprouts, shredded carrots, a cooked egg, a tablespoon of kimchi & any other accoutrements you would like. Sprinkle sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the top.

Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 811kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 1881mg | Potassium: 1146mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 8590IU | Vitamin C: 19.5mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 7.6mg