Bibimbap-Inspired Rice Bowls

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While not traditional, these protein-rich brown rice bowls take inspiration from Korean bibimbap, with a mix of sweet and spicy ground beef and sliced veggies topped with a fried egg. Gochujang, a fermented paste made from chiles, soybeans and rice, adds subtle spice and tons of complexity. Toasted sesame oil finishes the dish with a nutty flavor.

a recipe photo of the Bibimbap-Inspired Rice Bowl
Photo: Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon gochujang

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 1 teaspoon grated garlic

  • 3 small scallions

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 1 cup chopped white onion

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice

  • 2 small Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup matchstick carrots

  • 1 cup thinly sliced radish

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

  • 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, gochujang, vinegar, honey, sesame oil and garlic in a small bowl. Slice white and light green scallion parts on an angle about 1/4-inch thick (about 1/4 cup). Thinly slice dark green scallion parts on an angle (about 2 tablespoons).

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add ground beef and salt; cook, stirring constantly to break the meat into crumbles, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring often, until the sauce is slightly thickened and coats the meat, about 2 minutes. Stir in the white and light green scallion slices. Remove from heat and cover.

  3. In a separate large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Crack eggs into the pan; cook until the whites are set and the edges are crispy, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  4. Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with beef mixture, cucumbers, carrots, radishes and the fried eggs. Sprinkle with the dark green scallion slices and sesame seeds. Drizzle evenly with toasted sesame oil.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, September 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

599 Calories
32g Fat
44g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1/2 cup rice, 3/4 cup beef mixture, about 1/4 cup each carrots, cucumbers & radish & 1 fried egg
Calories 599
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 10g
Added Sugars 5g 10%
Protein 34g 68%
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 260mg 87%
Vitamin A 5514IU 110%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Vitamin D 44IU 11%
Vitamin E 3mg 18%
Folate 69mcg 17%
Vitamin K 37mcg 31%
Sodium 711mg 31%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 5mg 28%
Magnesium 85mg 20%
Potassium 819mg 17%
Zinc 7mg 64%
Vitamin B12 3mcg 125%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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