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Gochujang Beef Bibimbap

Gochujang Beef Bibimbap

with Pickled Cucumber and Garlicky Pak Choi

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 24, 2025

Colourful and nourishing, this Korean dish's name is a combination of two sounds - bibim (mixed) and bap (rice). Here, we're using gochujang beef, cucumber pickle and pak choi.

Tags:
Calorie Smart
Medium Spice
High Protein
Allergens:
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Soya
Sesame
Almonds
Brazil nuts
Cashew nuts
Pecan Nuts
Peanut
Hazelnuts
Macadamia Nuts
Pistachio nuts
Nuts
May contain traces of allergens

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total
Active
DifficultyMedium
serving amount

150 grams

Jasmine Rice

1 unit(s)

Baby Cucumber

15 milliliter(s)

Rice Vinegar

1 unit(s)

Pak Choi

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

10 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

240 grams

British Beef Mince

50 grams

Gochujang Paste

(Contains: Soya)

15 grams

Honey

5 grams

Roasted White Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Pecan Nuts, Peanut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Nuts, May contain traces of allergens, Sesame)

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

1 tsp

Sugar

50 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Energy (kJ)2522 kJ
Energy (kcal)603 kcal
Fat17.2 g
of which saturates6.9 g
Carbohydrate80 g
of which sugars15.7 g
Dietary Fibre3.7 g
Protein34.9 g
Salt2.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Bowl
Pan
Garlic Press
Large Frying Pan

Instructions

Cook the Rice
1

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice and ¼ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Pickle the Cucumber
2

Meanwhile, trim the cucumber and slice into ½cm thick rounds.

In a medium bowl, combine the rice vinegar and sugar (see pantry for amount). Season with salt and pepper.

Add the cucumber and toss to coat. Set aside to pickle.

Finish the Prep
3

Next, trim the pak choi, then thinly slice widthways. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat. Add the pak choi and stir-fry until just soft, 3-4 mins.

Add the garlic and half the soy sauce. Cook until fragrant, 30 secs.

Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

Time to Fry
4

Return the (now empty) frying pan to medium-high heat (no oil).

Once hot, add the beef mince and cook until browned, 5-6 mins. Use spoon to break it up as it cooks, then drain and discard any excess fat.

Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Go Gochujang
5

Once cooked, add the gochujang, honey, water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and remaining soy sauce to the beef. TIP: If your honey has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen.

Stir to combine, bring to the boil and simmer until thickened, 2-3 mins.

Remove from the heat.

Serve Up
6

When everything's ready, fluff up the rice with a fork and stir through the pickling liquid from the cucumber bowl. Share between your serving bowls.

Top with the gochujang beef, pickled cucumber and pak choi in sections.

Sprinkle over the sesame seeds to finish.

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