Korean Beef Bibimbap (Mixed Rice Bowl)

Directions

1. 1
   Place the beef, soy sauce, brown sugar (if using), grated Asian pear, garlic, onion, and black pepper into a bowl. Gently mix the marinade into the meat with a fork. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2
   Add the cooked white rice to the bowl, and top with the sunny side egg in the middle.
3. 3
   Heat a frying pan over medium high heat, add 1 tsp of oil and the marinated beef. Stir the meat around for 3-4 minutes -- because the meat is thinly sliced, it will cook quite quickly.
4. 4
   Layer the veggies and meat on top of the rice around the egg.
5. 5
   Place the cooked meat onto a clean plate and cover. Set aside.
6. 6
   Add a drizzle of sesame oil, dollop of gochujang, some kimchi, and sprinkle of sesame seeds.
7. 7
   Wipe down the frying pan and add a little oil.
8. 8
   Serve immediately.
9. 9
   Heat over medium high heat, and add in the julienned carrot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until lightly softened.
10. 10
    Transfer to a clean bowl.
11. 11
    Repeat with the zucchini -- no need to add any oil -- sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the zucchini softens.
12. 12
    Transfer to a clean bowl.
13. 13
    Repeat with the shiitake mushrooms -- add a little bit of oil to the frying pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the mushrooms are cooked through. Season with a little soy sauce. Set aside.
14. 14
    Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
15. 15
    Place the washed mung bean sprouts into a colander and pour half of the boiling water over top of the bean sprouts.
16. 16
    Drain.
17. 17
    Transfer the sprouts to a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tsp white sesame seeds.
18. 18
    Using the remaining boiling water, blanch the spinach for 1-2 minutes, and drain. Submerge the spinach in an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Gently wring out the spinach and place into a bowl.
19. 19
    Drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tsp white sesame seeds. Set aside.
20. 20
    Heat up a small frying pan with a little oil and crack an egg in it. For sunny side up eggs, cook over medium heat for a few minutes.
21. 21
    Remove from heat.