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Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef served with a refreshing cucumber salad

Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

A delightful blend of spicy ground beef and refreshing cucumber salad that's keto-friendly and perfect for quick weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp Korean gochujang paste Adjust for spice level
  • 1 cup firm cucumbers, diced
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil Plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds Optional

Method

Preparation

  • Mince the garlic and ginger, then dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Mix in the gochujang paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir well until heated through.

Cucumber Salad

  • Combine the diced cucumbers with rice vinegar and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Toss gently.

Serving

  • Serve the spicy beef mixture alongside the cucumber salad, drizzling more sesame oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

The contrast between spicy and refreshing makes each bite enjoyable. You can also serve it with lettuce wraps for a fun twist.
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