Quick Korean Beef Rice Bowl | WEEKNIGHTING

Now through 5.15.22, new ButcherBox members will get 1lb of raw, wild-caught U.S. gulf shrimp in every box for a year. Click: bchrbox.co/LagerstromBB Bibimbap is a delicious korean mixed rice bowl. It sounds simple, but has a lot of really fun and interesting textures and flavors. Today we’re making it even more simple. So simple that you can whip it up for dinner on a weeknight, no prob.
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RECIPE
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“BULGOGI” STYLE GROUND BEEF
▪1lb/.5kg 80/20 ground beef
▪100g or 1/2c soy sauce
▪15g or 1Tbsp sesame oil
▪25g or 1 3/4Tbsp rice vinegar
▪25g or 1/8c brown sugar
▪20g or 1Tbsp ginger, grated
▪10g or 2 cloves garlic, grated
▪15g or 3/4Tbsp gochujang
Preheat saute pan over med high. Add beef, breaking apart into small pieces as it cooks. Add marinade (to make this, stir together: soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vin, brown sugar, ginger garlic, and gochujang). Cook down until marinade becomes syrupy (should take about 60 sec).
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PICKLED VEG
MARINATED CUCUMBERS
▪15g or 1Tbsp salt
▪25g or 2Tbsp sugar
▪25g or 2Tbsp rice vinegar
▪4 baby cucumbers, cut into thin coins
Stir to combine. Allow to marinate for 20+ minutes.
MARINATED BEAN SPROUTS
▪170g or 2c bean sprouts
▪15g or 1Tbsp salt
▪25g or 2Tbsp sugar
▪25g or 2Tbsp rice vinegar
▪10g or 1Tbsp sesame seeds
Stir to combine. Allow to marinate for 20+ minutes.
MARINATED CARROTS
▪180g or 2c shredded carrot
▪15g or 1Tbsp salt
▪25g or 2Tbsp sugar
▪25g or 2Tbsp rice vinegar
Stir to combine. Allow to marinate for 20+ minutes.
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SPINACH
▪Olive oil
▪1lb/.5kg large leaf spinach
▪Salt
▪20g or 2Tbsp sesame seeds
Preheat saute pan over medium high. Add oil, cleaned spinach, a large pinch of salt, and a pinch of sesame seeds.
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BIBIMBAP SAUCE
▪200g or ¾-1c gochujang
▪50g or 3Tbsp water (+ additional to thin sauce if your gochujang is extra thick)
▪15g 1 1/4Tbsp sugar
▪3g or 1/2tsp salt
▪30g or 3 1/2Tbsp sesame oil
▪1 clove garlic, chopped
▪10-15g or 2Tbsp ginger, chopped
Combine ingredients and blend until smooth.
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PUTTING EVERYTHING TOGETHER
▪Rice
▪Eggs (1 per bowl, cooked over easy)
▪Scallions, thinly sliced
▪Additional sesame seeds, if desired
▪Kimchi
Place rice in bowl. Top with bulgogi beef, spinach, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, kimchi, egg, and bibimbap sauce. Garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:20 Pickled veg
2:07 "Bulgogi" ground beef
3:55 Eating free wild caught shrimp with Lorn (Ad)
5:03 Finishing the beef
5:27 Sauteed sesame spinach/greens
6:25 Bibimbap sauce
7:53 Cook the eggs til saucy
8:19 Putting it all together
9:25 Let's eat this thing
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[@jamiek2288]

Duuuuuude! I’m Korean and I just wanna say that you nailed it. What you thought was a “bulgogi style ground beef” is actually similar to something that exists in Korean cuisine called 약고추장 Yak-gochujang which is ground beef with fried gochujang. So great job! You just forgot the obligatory drizzle of sesame oil at the end, but I would 10/10 recommend this to anyone I know.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Wow! Thanks so much for the feedback and thanks for letting me know the proper name for the beef. Cheers

[@jesseprins4744]

Pro tip for everyone concerning that sesame oil: buy Korean oil at an Asian market, no one does sesame oil nearly as well, and their worst is still better than everyone else's best.

[@ramencurry6672]

I wouldn’t call him dude. I would call him sir

[@ramencurry6672]

It’s definitely legit even though not authentic and I’m a Korean food expert. If Brian lived in korea and served this to locals, people would definitely like this dish

[@notme222]

I love seeing greens incorporated into everything. Never stop. 👍

[@johnnymanlee]

You totally don't need to worry about an "authentic" recipe. Bibimbap is really just a way to get rid of banchan (side dishes) that has been sitting in the fridge for too long with an egg and sauce. Love your channel btw Bri!

[@krazmokramer]

I used to eat this every day for lunch when my friend owned her Korean restaurant. Sweet. Salty. Spicy. Crunchy. An incredibly satisfying meal! Congratulations on the 400K+ subs Bri!!!

[@rainandshine012]

As a Korean fan it is a great pleasure seeing bimbimbap featured in your channel! To add a bit in my perspective, most bibimbap in Korea use minced (instead of shredded) beef just like you so that was actually a very authentic choice. Also most traditional bibimbap adds greens such as spinach as well. However if I could drop a few tips I would marinate the carrots and sprouts with only a little bit of vinegar and salt and take out the sugar. Or a good alternative would be to stir fry the veggies with just a bit of oil and salt and/or soy sauce. But in all honesty, there is no such thing as an ultimate answer to bibimbap. The term itself literally means you mixed something into rice so you can add anything into it from last night’s fried chicken to canned corn. Anyways, it’s always a pleasure seeing your videos all the way from across the globe. Keep up the great work!

[@50sKid]

I did a hello fresh trial a while back and they had a bibimbap with ground beef exactly like this. It totally makes sense to adapt to the ingredients that you have available in most supermarkets and you're right, shaved beef is typically hard to find.

[@seanleith5312]

Bibimpap? I don't what language it is, it's just stupid, and sounds awful.

[@sebastianvogel2983]

@@seanleith5312 just because you can speak doesn’t mean that you should

[@dpicardi23]

I remember that meal…I loved it! I’m so making this next week!

[@chewyduck1355]

I made this today. My wife was over the moon. The flavors and different textures make this dish truly amazing. Thank you Brian for inspiring me to continue expanding my cooking repertoire.

[@ooong00]

Great looking bibimbap! Well, in s korea we dont actually add kimchi in bibimbap. And for ingredient like spinach or bean sprout(we call it Namul), we dont pickle it. We usally blanch it in hot water and mix with sauses like soy sause or sesame oil. And one of The most important point for bibimbap is that you have to add a tsp of sesame oil at last. Still, loved to see korean food in your channel!

[@amysrecipes8825]

You’ve presented such a perfect 비빔밥 (Bibimbap)! It’s so grateful to see people around the world love Bibimbap!😊❤️ Thank you for sharing!

[@smileoftenatsea]

I like mixing in a teaspoon of rice vinegar (or lime juice if you're feeling adventurous) into the rice before serving, it brightens it up just a little bit and really elevates the flavor of rice. Try it out... Thank you for another great video!

[@johncspine2787]

And I cook mine in the rice maker after rinsing thoroughly w a big piece of konbu..

[@smileoftenatsea]

@@johncspine2787 I will definitely try that, thanks for the tip.

[@paulasimson4939]

Great tip, thanks!

[@tiarawillis5677]

Love your simplified genius of the ground beef. Why not? Always killing it with your skills.

[@andrewpreis2764]

Dude your content just keeps getting better and better, more refined, and always enjoyable! Especially love the relatively easy weeknighting vids! Keep rockin you two, it’s a good day when I see the notification of your new postings :)

[@shaggy3248]

I discovered your channel about two weeks ago and it's quickly become one of my favorites. You tend to choose practicality and adding depth of flavor over authenticity sometimes and I respect that as a food scientist. Much love from the Chicagoland area.

[@brittanydotson3152]

Made this tonight and absolutely loved it!! I live in Tennessee so you can imagine that if it isn’t deep fried or swimming in butter, it’s not a popular menu item. This was such a fresh meal that was super simple to make.

[@inhong74]

Hi Bri~ a Korean fan here. Love your stuff. Just want to say you have a very interesting Bibimbap interpretation, which is great imo. Just to give you a tip, when you mix your bowl, use chopsticks instead of your spoon and you will be amazed how easy it will be for a full mixing experience, if there is such a thing... cheers mate

[@irishaggie05]

Can’t wait to make this tonight for the family. Thanks Brian!

[@evanking837]

One of the better weeknighting recipes for sure. Great job on this one. A rice cooker really adds no time at all and is definitely a step up.

[@JenZ521]

Bri this looks amazing, gonna make this tonight!! Great job as always.

[@tmpickrell]

Brian, that looks GREAT. Thank you for making an EASY and accessible Korean dish for a weeknight dinner.

[@Pastry626]

The presentation of your videos are so amazing. The way you make sure to show the thickness of the dough and the rising and falling of how ingredients are supposed to look gives me hope that I'll be able to easily replicate the recipe. I need to buy the Bread Flour and Yeast but this is definitely the first recipe of yours I'm trying.

[@Hellboy700]

Bi Bim Bop is the easy gateway into Korean food. Meat - good. Veg - good. Spicy/Sweet - good. And the way you prepped and delivered on a weeknight meal makes it easy for anyone to enjoy.

[@JohnHausser]

I remember 10 years ago when Korean cuisine slowly started to be popular around the 🌎 Now it’s everywhere 😂! I love Chinese and Japanese food but Korean cuisine is 🔝 Cheers from San Diego California

[@ramencurry6672]

I visited Korea in 1983. Back then there was no internet and pretty much zero exposure to Korean food. It was a big revelation and like a “secret”. I never told anybody in America because I thought nobody would be interested. Now it’s grown a lot.

[@powpowpowlo4080]

Brian, I really appreciate the times you say "if you don't have this or that you can skip or substitute". Thanks for improving my game.

[@JB_Fraulein_Kunst]

Whoa over 400k subs Brian! Congrats! Well deserved, I'm sure soon enough we'll be commenting about you reaching one mill

[@mitchmitch555]

I love you Bri and have adopted a lot of your recipes but I gotta say you make a LOT of meals every week

[@JamesonPearl]

I made this today. May I say, wow! So delicious and unlike anything I am used to. Thanks for expanding my world.

[@mollyclarke3722]

I can't even put into words how good this was...... Thank you!!!!

[@paulkang6842]

Thank you for the gochujang sauce idea! I'm Korean, but never even thought to do something like that. Love this series.

[@christinedowd1820]

Brian, please cut up some Korean sea laver and spread it on your bibimbap for some nice crunch. Love your weeknight recipes, thankyou!

[@rchenard]

Bibimbap is an all-timer on the 'World's most delicious foods'. And, since we haven't made some in a while, this will be on the list for next week. Thanks for the reminder Bri!

[@jenniferkleffner8110]

I can not WAIT to make this. I've come to really trust anything you do with a sauce. I love gochujang and always have it on hand. Awesome recipe idea.

[@TheBleepMan]

Made this dish last night and it was slammin'! Thanks Brian!

[@GenshinCompletionist]

Omg, it came out so awesome and delicious! I used thin strips of beef for pepper steak , so perfect. Takes me back to when I used to eat this once a week!

[@SinisterMD]

One of our favorites. This looks delicious and will be getting added to our menu.

[@elizabethadahl]

This looks amaaaaazing! Trying it ASAP.

[@GK-ee7mw]

Made this tonight and it was so delicious! Thanks for the killer recipe 🔥

[@luthuens]

I just made a version of your version of a bibimbap (I didn't have all the exact ingredients bit enough to get it close) and WOW! It's the first recipe I try from your channel and it turned out great! Love your content my man!

[@Jesper-Music]

This was completely awesome!! Easy to make, and looks great when you serve it!! Thanks man :)

[@e46bigbadjon]

Love your channel Bri, and gotta say as someone who’s eaten a LOT of bibimbap, you nailed it! There are so many variations you can try that Koreans just name slightly differently (generally protein name+bibimbap) that are also so good.

[@lynnnicoletti8813]

I live in Japan and I love bibimbap! Thank you for a different version of it it looks really good!

[@skylarrupp9624]

awesome video! Can't wait to make this. I love, love, love Bibimbap. Always wanted to try to make it at home.

[@miguelahn9352]

Great Korean dish, glad you brought it on your channel. Thanks

[@ruthallen1159]

Wow that looks yummy. I’m going to make it this weekend

[@fergusonline]

Just made this for the family. It was a hit. Soooo good!

[@David-go4ot]

i appreciate your efforts to include the greens

[@alyj8606]

really appreciate these quick recipes! just recently found your channel but its really good!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks!

[@bpxl53yewz29]

Omg I think you’re awesome for doing and loving these ethnic foods.

[@darkcnight]

hey bri, love seeing your take on asian foods. keep it up

[@kayajackson50]

I love a healthy colorful plate of food. Very inspiring!

[@hadeelsamih9431]

Made a modified version of this for lunch today and it was divine.

[@nadeemsiddiq7636]

I just made this tonight - awesome! So yummy. Thank you so much!!!

[@pavelow235]

Without a doubt the tasty recipe you presented yet. 🤤🤤

[@viktorsz]

I cant believe how professional, and top class every single content you guys make!!! cinematography, concept, creativity, sound, flow, mood, etc ohh, and you can cook too :D :D

[@danielel9191]

Fabulous recipe!!! Thank you!

[@FranciscoRamirezAraya]

looks terrific!!! I might need to try it for myself

[@user-vg7fx7rk3o]

I love Korean cuisine

[@karenderuyter2568]

Yay!! I have been looking for a recipe just like this, thank you. SUBSCRIBED 🎉

[@sm3296]

Looks soooooo good!

[@chrissmithspresence]

I made this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic. Thank you!

[@rochelleduff9277]

Green is my favourite food colour!

[@danasidhe4792]

Been watching your videos for quite some time. Love them all. Love your style. Especially love your BLT sandwich bread that I make weekly. But this video and recipe inspired me to subscribe to my first channel ever. Yay me! Thank you for sharing your stuff with us. ☺️

[@StuJones86]

Amazing! And congrats on 400k!

[@kimberlycooper6321]

Looks amazeballs!! Can't wait to try - that bulgogi sauce is gonna go on a number of proteins... ETA: Made this last night with ground pork, skipped the sprouts (would've used them had I had any) & added a couple tablespoons of mayo to tamp down the heat of the sauce, but otherwise followed all other steps and it was AMAZING! Totally great, fun bowl idea to add to the rotation. Thanks Brian!!

[@artistsComplex]

I'm Korean-American and this is one of my favorite dishes & to see one of my favorite youtuber cooks make it his own makes me excited to try some! Can't wait to try your sauce! (Also dolsot bibimbap is 👌🏻 omg the stone bowl keeps that shit piping hot till your very last bite! Excited to see it get some attention :p)

[@mjmorrice]

Hey Bri! Just made this and the wife is pleased with me. Thank you sir!

[@youshimimi]

The 20 minutes pickled veggies sound so amazing?? I can't believe it's the first time I'm hearing about this "instant" pickling. And the beef sauce! What a hit recipe, this series just continues to deliver.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@TheAChristineS]

Looks so good!

[@ajsomebody1342]

I'm going to go make this now. love the accessible recipe

[@anthonygardner400]

Hits all the right notes, for sure. Thanks!

[@dinkitchen4301]

wow that looks absolutely delicious, I have to give it a try now

[@ginapino2857]

Loooooove bibimbap! I’m making this tonight!! Thank you for sharing…

[@happytomeetyou.3027]

Brian, seriously one of my favorite videos and recipes you have made. LOVE this! I have to ask, did you eat anywhere on vacation that you would recommend? Cheers!

[@beckydupre450]

Love this Brian !👏❤️

[@caleb4thand10]

Resist the critics, keep those leafy superfoods in there! Go Weeknighting!

[@phall7031]

every time i watch these videos, my shopping list grows exponentially

[@Safe97]

This looks great - I'll give it a go next week but I might even using kimchi fried rice as the base instead 🤤

[@cook_nook]

Thank you, for sharing. I tried this three days, ago. A sworn "not interested" turned to "you gotta make this, again," I did add carrot ribbons to the bean sprouts to take the edge of the flavor of my sprouts. I bought large sprouts and they seemed to "carry" just the vinegar taste. The beef, spinach, cucumbers, etc, prepared and placed as you demonstrated, came together perfectly!

[@austin_217]

This looks amazing and easy! Thank you for sharing!

[@janknoblich4129]

Great stuff as always bri!

[@michaelforbis3203]

We made this tonight with some kimchi fried rice and it was exactly what I wanted. Very rarely do I make an Asian dish that turns out restaurant quality. I’m in St Louis and wanted something similar to Seoul Taco. This hit the spot and then some. Thanks for the video! Also, Jay’s International is my new go-to grocer for everything.

[@user-dm1rx3oi4c]

ㅋㅋ 유튜브 알고리즘이 날 여기로 이끌었네. 음식 하나하나에 간이 들어가는 정성이 있는 요리죠. 비빔밥. 여긴 한국의 전주에요. 이 지역 대표음식이죠. 맛있게 보이네요. 고기, 나물, 밥, 청포묵도 들어가요. 건강식이죠. 소개시켜줘서 감사해요.

[@dansklrvids7303]

Got to make this

[@MarcLeyton]

Definitely will be trying this one!

[@Cliff-M-]

Yum! I will try this.

[@samuelmahoney6878]

Bonus recipe! Thanks! I love bibimbap, and I tend to go the marinated veg route instead of the sautéed route that is traditional. You should check out Seonkyoung Longest. It’s a bit closer to traditional bulgogi. Both look great though, and I’m all for using gochujang in the meat as well!

[@SamBarge1]

I'm making bulgogi for the first time tonight and you just inspired me to go full on with fresh pickled veg, braised greens, and a fried egg on our rice bowls. Thanks! Liked and subscribed!

[@IamPali2024]

Doooooood… my mouth is watering 😎… making this tomorrow 👌🔥

[@skrooloos81]

B, I miss your Bibimbap staff meal! Now I’ll try my hand at it.

[@sandyj1561]

Much love both x

[@joseph-ow1hf]

The sesame spinach is totally part of this dish @ the Korean joint I've been visiting for 20 years.

[@MichelleObamasBBC]

I just made your cinnamon rolls yesterday, some great stuff.

[@valeriyarabushko]

I tried that recipe today and it tastes amazing. The best bibimbap recipe on youtube. This one has lots of flavor and it is really easy to make. I also added shitake mushrooms as I like them :) work very good in that dish as well.

[@olivierguinard3350]

This looks wonderful.

[@cJeremy]

as a Korean, you did a great job. bravo man.

[@drewgalbraith4499]

This makes such a good meal prep for me and the girlfriend… I make a double batch of the pickles and meat, then slice a bunch of Napa cabbage instead of the spinach. We can pull a container of rice and meat out, heat it, dump our other toppings and sauce on it and away we go!

[@gouvyrock]

wow-yes a meal to try

[@kayanncee8291]

Wow! Looks so yummy!

[@noellecantcook]

I LITERALLY just saved a reminder in my phone the other day to find out what people use clam juice for 😂 This is why I love your channel!!!

[@TwiinStar1224]

This took me back to living in Korea. I love mushrooms in my bibimbap, another easy way to add veg.

[@kaitlyn__L]

This is quite similar to some donburi recipes I’ve tried! Will definitely have to give this one a go