Description
Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad is a delectable dish that combines savory ground beef infused with spicy gochujang and a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe packs flavor and nutrition into a low-carb meal that will impress your family or guests. Enjoy the exquisite balance of heat and crunch in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 firm cucumbers, sliced
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep ingredients by chopping garlic, grating ginger, and slicing cucumbers.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking it apart.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochujang; stir for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in low-sodium soy sauce and stir well; cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, combine sliced cucumbers with rice vinegar and sesame oil; toss to coat.
- Serve the spicy beef alongside cucumber salad, drizzling any remaining dressing over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg