A1 Seoul-ution
Pan-Seared Marinated Beef Bibimbap with Steak Sauce Drizzle, Sautéed Veggies, and Fried Egg
30 minutes
Serves 4
BreakfastKoreanDairy-freeNut-free
Herb's take
Bibimbap is Korea’s answer to breakfast boredom: vibrant, customizable, and a playground for umami. Here, we sneak in a1 steak sauce for a beef marinade and drizzle, giving a global twist to a classic rice bowl while keeping all the beloved Korean flavors (and crispy rice bottom).
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01Rinse the short-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Combine with water in a rice cooker or saucepan and cook according to package directions.
- 02In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup a1 steak sauce, soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and gochugaru.
- 03Add thinly sliced beef sirloin to the marinade, tossing to coat well. Let it marinate at room temperature for at least 10 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
- 04Prep the carrot, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms. Set aside.
- 05Heat 1/2 tbsp neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté carrots with a pinch of salt for about 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove to a plate.
- 06Add another 1/2 tbsp oil to the pan. Sauté zucchini with a pinch of salt for 2 minutes until just softened. Remove and set with carrots.
- 07Sauté shiitake mushrooms in another 1/2 tbsp oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden. Remove and set aside.
- 08Add the baby spinach with remaining 1/2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp soy sauce. Stir just until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove spinach and squeeze lightly to remove excess moisture.
- 09Wipe out the pan and heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear 1-2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked through. Do not overcrowd, work in batches if needed.
- 10In a small bowl, stir together remaining 2 tbsp a1 steak sauce and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil for drizzling. Set aside.
- 11Fry eggs sunny-side up in the same skillet, adding a bit more oil if needed, until whites are set and yolks are still runny.
- 12To assemble, divide rice among four bowls. Arrange sautéed vegetables and beef in neat sections on top of the rice. Place a fried egg at the center of each bowl.
- 13Drizzle each bowl with the a1-sesame sauce. Sprinkle with scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, encouraging diners to mix everything together before eating.
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