Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad for Dinner Bliss

A quick and vibrant Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad, perfect for busy weeknights and low-carb diets.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with turkey or tofu.
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if needed.
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Olive oil is a good alternative.
2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) Sriracha is a substitute.
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Erythritol for low-carb option.
2 cloves Garlic (minced) Garlic powder can be used.
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced) Ground ginger is an option.

For the Cucumber Salad

2 cups Cucumber Substitute with bell peppers if desired.
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used.
2 tablespoons Green Onions Chives can be a substitute.
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional for garnish.

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the hot skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart.
Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger into the beef.
Slice the cucumber thinly, combine with rice vinegar and salt, and let sit for 5 minutes.
Plate the spicy ground beef mixture, top with cucumber salad, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy with steamed rice or kimchi for a heartier meal. Cook the beef in advance for easy meal prep.

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