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Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad

Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad: A Flavorful Twist

Discover the explosive flavor of Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad, a quick and satisfying keto-friendly dish.
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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
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or pork
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can use olive oil if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Substitute with sriracha or mild chili paste
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is best, but bottled can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Freshly grated preferred, powdered is a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Erythritol Other keto sweeteners can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute
  • Salt Adjust to taste
  • Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 1 large Cucumber Consider picking cucumbers for more flavor
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Shallots can be used if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional, enhances presentation

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the ground beef. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned.
  2. Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat if necessary. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, minced garlic, grated ginger, erythritol, and rice vinegar. Thicken for 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds to make the cucumber salad. Toss gently.
  4. Serve the spicy beef mixture over the cucumber salad. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The beef can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.

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