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Bibimbap at Home

This authentic beef bibimbap is a vibrant, high-protein bowl that brings the bold flavours of Korean cuisine into your home kitchen. The dish features thinly sliced rib-eye steak marinated in a savoury blend of soy, ginger and Asian pear, served over a layer of perfectly crisp, golden rice. With its colourful array of fresh fermented vegetables and a rich fried egg, it offers a satisfying balance of textures and temperatures in every spoonful.

Suitable for a nutritious midweek meal or a weekend treat, this versatile recipe allows you to customise your toppings using seasonal vegetables like courgette and spinach. It is a brilliant way to enjoy a balanced dinner that is naturally high in protein and packed with vitamins. Serve your bibimbap with plenty of spicy kimchi and gochujang sauce for a truly restorative homemade feast.

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Ingredients for Bibimbap at Home

  • 120ml reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 80ml finely grated Asian pear with juices

  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger

  • 450g thinly sliced (1/8") boneless beef rib-eye steak or short ribs

  • 45ml toasted sesame oil, divided

  • 1925ml steamed sushi rice or mixed grain rice (from 475g dry rice)

  • Bibimbap Mix-Ins (Sesame Pepper Bean Sprouts , Sesame Carrots , Garlicky Spinach , Soy-Glazed Shiitake Mushrooms , Sautéed Courgette , Spring onion Slaw , Wakame , and Gochujang-Date Sauce )

  • 8 fried eggs

  • Kimchi

Whisk first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Add beef; toss to coat. Cover; chill for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add rice; pat out in an even layer. Cook, rotating skillet for even browning (do not stir), until rice is golden and crisp on bottom, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add one-quarter of beef and cook, turning once, until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat in 3 batches with remaining oil and beef.

Divide rice among bowls. Top with beef, Bibimbap Mix-Ins, and eggs. Serve kimchi alongside.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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