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Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad

Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad: Spicy and Refreshingly Crisp

Discover how to make Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad, a spicy and refreshing dish perfect for keto diets.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 blend) or substitute with ground turkey or crumbled tempeh
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce opt for gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil essential for authentic flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang use sriracha for a milder option
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic enhances aroma
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Erythritol keto-friendly sweetener
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar is an alternative
  • to taste Salt essential for flavor balance
  • to taste Pepper essential for flavor balance
For the Salad
  • 1 large Cucumber fresh and crunchy
  • 3 stalks Chopped Green Onions offers freshness and color
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, minced garlic, grated ginger, erythritol, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  3. While the beef is simmering, prepare the cucumber salad by slicing the cucumber into thin rounds. Combine the sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and optional sesame seeds in a bowl. Toss gently.
  4. To serve, layer the spicy Korean beef over the cucumber salad on individual plates. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish pairs well with garlic butter zoodles for a complete meal experience.

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