Korean Beef Bibimbap recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsEarls Kitchen + Bar - WaikikiKorean Beef Bibimbap Recipe

Korean Beef Bibimbap Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Thinly sliced beef, crispy rice, soy ginger mushrooms, gochujang sauce, soft egg, kimchi

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Ingredients

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Beef

Rice

Toppings

Method

Beef Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the beef

    In a bowl, combine thinly sliced beef, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the beef

    Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Set aside.

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 3

    Sauté the mushrooms and carrots

    In the same pan used for the beef, add sliced mushrooms and julienned carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they are tender and the mushrooms and carrots have caramelized slightly.

  2. 4

    Prepare spinach and bean sprouts

    Blanch the spinach and bean sprouts in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Rice Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the rice

    Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the rice cooker instructions. Alternatively, bring the water to a boil in a pot, add the rice, cover, and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Assemble bibimbap

    In a large bowl, layer the cooked rice at the bottom. Top with cooked beef, sautéed mushrooms and carrots, blanched spinach, bean sprouts, and kimchi. Create a small well in the center of the bowl for the soft-boiled egg.

  2. 7

    Add toppings

    Place the soft-boiled egg in the center. Drizzle gochujang over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Mix everything together with chopsticks or a spoon and enjoy your Korean Beef Bibimbap!

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