Korean-Inspired Beef and Chayote Bibimbap Bowls

Ingredients

• 8 oz thinly sliced beef (sirloin or flank steak)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 chayote, julienned
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Optional: kimchi, if tolerated

Instructions

1. In a bowl, marinate the beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic for at least 15 minutes.
2. Cook the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang and rice vinegar.
4. Assemble the bowls: place rice in the bottom, top with beef, chayote, carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
5. Drizzle with the gochujang sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Serve with kimchi (if desired).