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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad for a Fresh Twist

Enjoy a flavorful Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. A keto-friendly dish full of bold flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean)
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil high-quality
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 1 tbsp Sweetener sugar substitute
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes adjust for heat preference
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger or fresh ginger
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped, separate white parts for cooking
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds toasted
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers sliced
  • Additional Dressing Ingredients combine with cucumbers

Equipment

  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, chop the green onions, and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and sauté until browned.
  3. Add Aromatics: Lower heat, stir in minced garlic and sesame oil, cook until fragrant.
  4. Build Sauce: Mix in soy sauce, sweetener, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger.
  5. Finish Beef: Stir in half of green onions and sesame seeds, cook for an additional minute.
  6. Toss Salad: Combine cucumbers with dressing ingredients, let sit briefly.
  7. Plating: Serve Spicy Korean Ground Beef alongside cucumber salad and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best texture, store the beef and salad separately. This dish is perfect for meal prep.

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