Gluten-Free Bibimbap Bowl

Ingredients

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• 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp tamari, divided Shop
• 1 tbsp brown sugar Shop
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, divided Shop
• 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 4 cups cooked short-grain rice
• 5 oz baby spinach
• 2 cups mung bean sprouts
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 1 zucchini, julienned
• 6 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tbsp neutral oil, divided
• 4 large eggs
• 3 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar Shop
• 1 tsp sugar Shop
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds Shop
• 2 scallions, sliced

Instructions

1. 1 Toss the beef with 2 tbsp tamari, the brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil and half the garlic. Marinate for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Stir the gochujang, rice vinegar, sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp water into a sauce.
3. 3 Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for 1 minute, then the spinach for 30 seconds. Drain, squeeze the spinach dry, and season each with a pinch of salt, the remaining garlic and a few drops of sesame oil.
4. 4 Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the carrots, zucchini and mushrooms separately for 2-3 minutes each, seasoning the mushrooms with the remaining tamari.
5. 5 Sear the beef in the hot skillet for 2-3 minutes, until browned and cooked through to at least 145°F (63°C).
6. 6 Fry the eggs in the remaining oil until the whites are fully set and the edges crisp.
7. 7 Divide the rice among 4 bowls, arrange the vegetables and beef on top, and finish with an egg, sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with the gochujang sauce and mix before eating.

Tips & Notes

• Gochujang is often made with grains that contain gluten. Look for a gochujang labeled gluten-free, or the bibimbap sauce is not safe.
• Cook each vegetable separately so it keeps its own color and texture. That contrast is the point of bibimbap.
• Heat the bowls first, or use a hot stone bowl, so the rice on the bottom turns golden and crisp.

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