Iron Goat Provisions
Bibimbap with Beef
Bibimbap with Beef
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Seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and rich gochujang come together with a nutty touch of toasted sesame for a bold, satisfying rice bowl inspired by one of Korea's most beloved dishes.
Why We Made It
On hot summer days, our mom would often make us bibimbap for lunch. She would take whatever vegetables were looking a little sad in the fridge, blanch them, and add them to our bowls. We didn't care because, honestly, this dish is all about the sauce. Spicy, tangy, savory, and sweet, it had everything. Mom was happy because we were eating a week's worth of vegetables without even noticing.
That's the feeling we wanted to capture: a meal that's comforting, packed with flavor, and somehow makes you forget you're eating a mountain of vegetables.
Just add hot water, wait 12 minutes, give it a stir halfway through, and dig in.
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Savory ground beef with real vegetables
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Authentic gochujang and sesame flavor
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A colorful mix of zucchini, mushrooms, carrot, and spinach
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Ready in just 12 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cooked medium grain white rice, beef, zucchini, gochujang (tapioca syrup, water, brown rice, red pepper powder, salt, alcohol, garlic, onion, soybean), mushroom, tamari (water, soybean, salt, sugar, sugar, spinach, carrot, sesame seed, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, potato starch, dried garlic.
Contains: soy, sesame.
Nutrition
Nutrition
Calories: 630
Protein: 19g
Carbohydrates: 105g
Fats: 27g
FAQ
FAQ
Is there real rice in it, or does it turn to glue? Real medium-grain white rice, freeze-dried so it rehydrates back to distinct grains in about 15 minutes with boiling water, not the gummy paste you get from cheap instant rice.
Is it real beef? Yes, real beef, not a textured soy substitute. It's the protein anchor of the bowl alongside the rice.
How spicy is it? Moderately spicy and savory rather than punishing. The heat comes from real gochujang, which brings depth and a little sweetness alongside the red pepper. Add a touch more water to mellow it, or bring your own hot sauce if you run hot.
Does it actually taste authentic? That's the goal. The flavor is built on real gochujang, not a one-note seasoning packet, so it reads as actual bibimbap rather than a Westernized version.
Does it have real vegetables? Yes: zucchini, mushroom, spinach, and carrot, not a token sprinkle of flakes. That variety is a big part of why it eats like a complete meal.
How do I prepare it? Tear open the pouch, add boiling water, stir, reseal the zip, and wait about 15 minutes. The flat-bottom pouch stands on its own and doubles as the bowl, so there's nothing to clean up.
How much does it weigh, and how many calories? Single-serve at roughly 125g (4.41 oz) of food, with total packaged weight around 147g (5.19 oz) including pouch and oxygen absorber. At about 600 kcal it's a strong calorie-to-weight ratio for the pack.
How much protein? Around 22g per pouch, calorie-dense and built to refuel a long day on your feet, not just snack.
Are there allergens / is it gluten-free? It contains soy and sesame. There's no wheat in the ingredients, since it's made with tamari rather than soy sauce, but it isn't certified gluten-free, so if you're celiac, factor in the usual shared-facility caution.
How long does it last? It's sealed in a Mylar pouch with an oxygen absorber for long-term storage, so it works for trips planned months out and for emergency kits. Keep it cool and dry, and don't open the pouch until you're ready to eat.

So good! Backpacking meals are usually between meh - gross. This was delicious on the mountain!