Quick Beef Bibimbap Bowls with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrots

Bibimbap, which literally means ‘mixed rice,’ is a beloved Korean dish that brings together a colorful array of toppings over a bed of warm rice. This version features tender ground beef seasoned with garlic and ginger, alongside sautéed zucchini, mushrooms and carrot ribbons. A quick-pickled scallion garnish and a drizzle of spicy sesame sauce tie everything together.

The beauty of bibimbap lies in its versatility-you can customize the toppings to your liking. Here, we keep it simple with easily accessible ingredients, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner. The key is to cook each component separately to preserve its unique texture and flavor, then mix everything together just before eating.

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Ingredients

1 unit ZucchiniView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Button MushroomsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 ounce CarrotsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 clove GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.75 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Halve zucchini lengthwise; slice crosswise into thin half-moons. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Peel carrots; shave lengthwise into ribbons, rotating as you go, until you get to the core. Discard core. Peel and mince ginger. Mince garlic.
2. In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings) and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine scallion whites with vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside to quick-pickle. In a separate small bowl, combine sesame oil, half the soy sauce, 1 TBSP sugar (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and as much sriracha as you like.
4. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until just tender, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add zucchini and another drizzle of oil to pan. Cook, stirring, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with carrots. Add mushrooms and another drizzle of oil to pan. Cook, stirring, until tender, 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl with other veggies.
5. Heat another drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 20-30 seconds. Add beef and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Drain any excess grease from pan. Increase heat to high and cook until browned, crisp and cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Stir in remaining soy sauce and cook until mostly evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Fluff rice with a fork; divide between bowls. Arrange beef, zucchini, carrots and mushrooms on top. Top with pickled scallion whites (draining first). Drizzle with sauce and any remaining sriracha to taste. Sprinkle with scallion greens and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of rice?

Yes, short-grain white rice or brown rice work well, but adjust cooking time accordingly.

Is there a substitute for sriracha?

You can use gochujang (Korean chili paste) or red pepper flakes mixed with a little water.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Absolutely! Replace the ground beef with tofu or tempeh and use soy sauce or tamari for seasoning.