Simple Seoul Bibimbap

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless beef rib-eye steak
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
• 1/4 cup grated Vidalia or other sweet onion (use the largest holes on a box grater)
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• Freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cups shredded or julienned carrots
• 1 pound shiitake or mixed wild mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• Kosher salt
• 1 bunch spinach, stemmed and chopped
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 4 to 6 tablespoons gochujang (fermented chile paste)
• 6 cups cooked white rice, hot
• 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (use a mandoline if you have one)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias
• 4 cups bean sprouts
• 1/4 cup kimchi, thinly sliced or chopped
• 4 large egg yolks