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Bibimbap literally means "mixed rice". Typically a mound of rice surrounded by an assortment of items, usually vegetable, and topped with either a fried egg or some type of garnish.
This is for a pretty standard bibimbap with some options listed.  Serves 4

Ingredients 
4 ounces mung bean sprouts
   1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces spring mix (or other leafy green)
4 ounce small potato
4 ounce small carrot 
   1 teaspoon sesame oil
   1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
4 ounces dried sweet potato stems, soaked and rinsed, lightly sauteed
4 ounces chopped cooked beef
   1/2 teaspoon sugar, brown sugar, or honey
   1 teaspoon soy sauce
   1/2 teaspoon black pepper
   1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
   1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces Korean or daikon radish
   4 tablespoons vinegar
    1 teaspoon sugar
4 ounces sliced zucchini lightly sauteed with minced garlic
   1 clove garlic, minced
   vegetable oil
4 cups cooked rice
4 fried eggs placed on top
Sauce
   4 ounces gochujang 
   2 teaspoons rice or white vinegar
   1 teaspoon sugar, honey, or corn syrup
   1 teaspoon soy sauce
   2 cloves fine minced garlic

Directions:
You can use all or some of the above ingredients. I recommend using at least 5 of them.
Bean Sprouts: 
Remove any shells from the heads and pinch off the root. Rinse well. Bring a pot of water to a full boil, add the bean sprouts, pushing down to completely submerge them. Return to a full boil, remove from heat and rinse immediately in cold water. Drain and transfer to a mixing bowl. Very lightly sprinkle with salt and optionally mix with fine chopped green onion.
Spring Mix:
Rinse well in cold water then drain thoroughly.
Potato:
Shred, rinse in cold water, place in a lightly oiled fry pan, sprinkle with a very small amount of salt, and cook over medium heat until tender-crisp. Potato should still have some "snap".
Carrot:
Shred and rinse in cold water then drain. Place carrot in a lightly oiled (sesame oil) fry pan, drizzle with some honey or sprinkle with brown sugar, and sauté over medium low heat until tender-crisp. Carrot should still have some "snap". 
Sweet Potato Stems:
Rinse in cold water then soak for about 30 minutes. Drain. Place in lightly oiled fry pan, drizzle with sesame oil, and sauté about 3 minutes over medium heat. 
Beef:
Mix all ingredients listed under beef in a mixing bowl. Slice or chop the beef and add to the bowl. Marinate for 30 minutes. Stir fry or grill until lightly browned.
Korean Radish:
Shred the radish then rinse in cold water and drain well. Mix the vinegar and sugar in a medium mixing bowl, stir until sugar dissolves, then add the radish. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
Zucchini:
Peel the zucchini then thin slice it. Rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a lightly oiled fry pan with the minced garlic and sauté about 5 minutes over medium high heat.
Eggs:
Cook to desired "doneness"
Sauce:
Mix all ingredients together and let stand about 30 minutes.

Assemble and Serve:
Place 1 cup of cooked rice in the center of each bowl, then add the other items, alternating light and dark colors. Top with egg and any desired garnish, the sauce, and banchan if desired.