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Instant Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap

Name: Instant Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice, rinsed and drained; 1 3/4 cups water or low-sodium beef broth; 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 small zucchini, julienned; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; Salt and pepper, to taste

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 15, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026

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Instant Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap is a practical PanPotPlates recipe built for dependable weeknight cooking.

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Korean-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 1/2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups water or low-sodium beef broth
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 small zucchini, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients for Instant Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap

Instructions

Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and vegetable oil.
Once oil is hot, add minced garlic and grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add lean ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar, mixing thoroughly to coat the beef evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to blend flavors.
Push the beef mixture to one side of the Instant Pot. Add zucchini, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms to the other side and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
Evenly spread the rinsed rice over the beef and vegetables. Pour water or beef broth over the rice without stirring.
Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on 'Pressure Cook' (Manual) at high pressure for 6 minutes.
Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid and top with fresh spinach and sliced green onions. Close the lid and let it sit on 'Keep Warm' mode for 2 minutes to wilt the spinach.
In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and fry eggs sunny side up or to preferred doneness.
Gently fluff the rice and vegetable mixture with a fork to slightly combine the layers.
Divide the bibimbap into serving bowls, top each with a fried egg, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Instant Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap cooking in the recommended pan or pot

Tips

Pan Or Pot Required

This recipe is crafted specifically for the Instant Pot , an indispensable multi-functional electric pressure cooker that delivers a flavorful and tender Korean-inspired bibimbap all in one pot.

Cookware Size Guidance

For the Instant Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap , a 6-quart Instant Pot is ideal.

Cookware Swap Guidance

This Instant Pot Spicy Korean Beef and Vegetable Bibimbap shines as a quick, easy one-pot meal perfect for Instant Pot cooking.

Leftovers Quality

Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.

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