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Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef & Cucumber Salad

Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef & Cool Cucumber Salad Bliss

A delightful mix of spicy beef and refreshing cucumber salad, perfect for a quick, tasty low-carb meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium for a healthier choice.
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Can be swapped with Sriracha for a milder taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced.
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh or powdered; fresh is preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Substitute olive oil if needed.
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 2 C Cucumbers English cucumbers recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Can be omitted or swapped with chopped nuts.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Chives can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely mince garlic and ginger. Wash and dice cucumbers into bite-sized pieces, setting them aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger to skillet, cook for 1 minute.
  3. Incorporate gochujang, soy sauce, and more sesame oil, cook for 2 minutes.
Cucumber Salad
  1. In a bowl with cucumbers, mix in rice vinegar and sesame seeds, toss gently.
Serving
  1. Plate the beef with the cucumber salad, drizzling more sesame oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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