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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad that's Irresistible!

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

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 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 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the beef is well coated and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, rice vinegar, and half of the chopped green onions. Toss to combine and let sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve the spicy ground beef over a bed of the cucumber salad. Garnish with the remaining green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added crunch, consider adding chopped bell peppers or radishes to the cucumber salad.
  • If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of gochujang or substitute it with a mild chili sauce.

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