Heart-Healthy Beef Kimbap

Elevate your snacking or mealtime with this nutritious and flavorful Heart-Healthy Beef Kimbap, a lighter twist on the beloved Korean classic. This recipe swaps traditional white rice for fiber-rich brown rice and features lean beef sirloin, providing a protein-packed filling that’s both satisfying and heart-conscious. Fresh, colorful vegetables like carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and spinach add vibrant crunch and essential nutrients, while a reduced-sodium soy sauce marinade enhances the savory depth of the beef. Wrapped in nutrient-dense nori and seasoned with sesame oil and rice vinegar, each bite bursts with well-balanced flavors. With easy prep and a customizable filling, this kimbap makes a perfect on-the-go lunch or light dinner, combining wholesome ingredients in an irresistible, rollable form.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 200 grams lean beef sirloin
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 5 sheets nori seaweed sheets
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water. Combine the rice and 2 cups of water in a rice cooker or saucepan. Cook until tender and the water is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Let it cool slightly.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, thinly slice the lean beef sirloin against the grain.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced beef, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes to absorb flavors.

Step 4

Julienne the carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Set them aside.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the teaspoon of olive oil. Sauté the marinated beef until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 6

In the same skillet, quickly sauté the spinach until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly.

Step 7

Add the rice vinegar and toasted sesame seeds to the cooked brown rice. Mix well to incorporate the flavors.

Step 8

To assemble the kimbap, place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned brown rice over two-thirds of the nori sheet, leaving a border at the top.

Step 9

Arrange some cooked beef, spinach, carrot, cucumber, and red bell pepper across the center of the rice.

Step 10

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori over the filling, gently pressing to form a tight log. Seal with a dab of water on the border of the nori.

Step 11

Repeat the rolling process with the remaining ingredients.

Step 12

Slice the rolls into 1/2-inch pieces using a sharp knife. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a few hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1401.7 grams (1401.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1108

Total Fat 57.70g	74%
Saturated Fat 13.70g	69%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.30g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 1421mg	62%
Total Carbohydrate 76.30g	28%
Dietary Fiber 13.10g	47%
Total Sugars 11.10g
Protein 70.40g	141%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337mg	26%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1734mg	37%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 25.5%

Carbs: 27.6%