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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad for Quick Fun Dinner

Quick and satisfying Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or light olive oil as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang substitute with sriracha for milder heat
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar erythritol can be used for low-carb
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 1 cup Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add ground beef and cook it for approximately 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until evenly browned.
  2. Reduce the heat and stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring continuously until thickened.
  3. In a bowl, combine cucumber, rice vinegar, and salt. Toss and let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Serve spicy ground beef topped with cucumber salad, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Adjust gochujang for preferred heat level. Serve cucumber salad on the side for maintaining crunch.

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