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Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad: Delight in Flavor!


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  • Author: Silvia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Keto

Description

A flavorful and spicy keto-friendly dish featuring ground beef cooked in a Korean style, served with a refreshing cucumber salad.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon erythritol or preferred sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, minced garlic, grated ginger, erythritol, and rice vinegar. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the beef is well coated and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. While the beef is cooking, prepare the cucumber salad. In a bowl, combine sliced cucumber, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions. Toss gently to mix.
  5. Serve the spicy beef hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired, alongside the cucumber salad.

Notes

  • For added crunch, include shredded carrots or radishes in the cucumber salad.
  • Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochujang according to your taste preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg