Korean Beef Bibimbap

Ingredients

• 300 g300g beef sirloin, thinly sliced — thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp1 tbsp sesame oil — for marinade
• 2 clove2 cloves garlic, minced — minced
• 540 g1 cup cooked white rice per serving (3 cups total) — steamed short-grain rice
• 200 g200g fresh spinach — washed
• 2 piece2 medium carrots, julienned — cut into thin matchsticks
• 3 piece3 large eggs — fried sunny-side up
• 2 tbsp2 tbsp gochujang — Korean chili paste
• 1 tbsp1 tbsp rice vinegar — for sauce
• 1 tsp1 tsp sesame oil — for sauce
• 1 tsp1 tsp honey — for sauce
• 2 tbsp2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided — for sautéing and frying
• 1 tsp1 tsp sesame seeds — for garnish
• somesalt, to taste — for seasoning vegetables

Steps

1. 1In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and minced garlic. Add sliced beef, toss to coat, and marinate at least 20 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).prep-ahead
2. 2Make the gochujang sauce: whisk together gochujang, rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and honey until smooth. Set aside.prep-ahead
3. 3Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch spinach for 30 seconds, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Toss with a pinch of salt and a few drops of sesame oil; set aside.prep-ahead
4. 4Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté julienned carrots with a pinch of salt for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.prep-ahead
5. 5Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a hot skillet over high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through to at least 63°C internal temperature.
6. 6Wipe the skillet, add remaining oil, and fry eggs sunny-side up until whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 2-3 minutes.
7. 7Divide warm rice among three bowls. Arrange beef, spinach, and carrots in sections over the rice.
8. 8Top each bowl with a fried egg, a spoonful of gochujang sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately, mixing everything together before eating.