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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad delights all!

A delicious and spicy Korean dish featuring ground beef served with a refreshing cucumber salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. To serve, place the spicy ground beef on a plate, top with cucumber salad, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSugar: 5g

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.

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