Description
A delicious and spicy Korean dish featuring ground beef served with a refreshing cucumber salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or erythritol for a low-carb option)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat and let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- To serve, place the spicy ground beef on a plate, top with cucumber salad, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of gochujang or substitute it with sriracha.
- You can also add shredded carrots or bell peppers to the beef mixture for extra veggies and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 25g