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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad in 25 Minutes

Enjoy this Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad, a healthy, quick dinner option packed with bold flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari can be used for a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil use olive oil or vegetable oil as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) substitute with sriracha or a mix of red pepper flakes and miso
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar erythritol can be used for a low-carb version
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (minced) can substitute with ground ginger in smaller amounts
For the Salad
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar is a good substitute
  • 1 large Cucumber any variety of cucumber can be used
  • 2 stems Green Onions for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds can be omitted or substituted with chopped nuts

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned.
  2. Lower the heat slightly and add soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger to the beef. Stir and let cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine sliced cucumber, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently, let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  4. Serve the spicy Korean ground beef topped with the marinade alongside or on top of the cucumber salad. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For additional freshness, prepare the cucumber salad just before serving. Consider adding bell peppers or grated carrots to the beef for extra nutrition.

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