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Korean Ground Beef & Cucumber Salad

Savory Korean Ground Beef & Cucumber Salad for Quick Dinners

Korean Ground Beef & Cucumber Salad combines spicy beef with refreshing vegetables, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce to keep it keto-friendly.
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Adjust based on your heat preference.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is recommended.
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh ginger is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Drizzle directly before serving for extra flavor.
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 2 units Cucumbers Persian or English cucumbers are sweeter and less bitter.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • to taste Sesame Seeds Toasted seeds enhance flavor but are optional.
  • as needed Green Onions Can be omitted if unavailable.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mince 3 cloves of garlic and 1-inch piece of fresh ginger. Dice 2 Persian cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute to enhance the flavor.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Combine diced cucumbers with 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and a sprinkle of sesame seeds in a mixing bowl.
  6. Serve the spicy keto Korean ground beef alongside the cucumber salad, drizzling extra sesame oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust gochujang based on your spice tolerance; serve cucumber salad fresh to maintain its crunch.

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