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Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad

Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad for Busy Nights

Elevate your weeknight dinners with Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad, a quick dish that balances spice and freshness.
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 Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use low-sodium or gluten-free if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Substitute with avocado oil for a non-sesame option
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang For milder flavor, use sriracha or mild chili paste
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Using fresh garlic yields the best taste
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Can substitute with ground ginger in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Erythritol Honey or sugar can be used, but not keto-friendly
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as a substitute
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Persian cucumbers recommended for size and texture
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chives can be used instead
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Omit if allergic or use chopped nuts

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the beef is browned and no longer pink. If there's excess fat, drain it carefully, leaving a small amount for flavor.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, minced garlic, grated ginger, erythritol, and rice vinegar. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
  3. While the beef cooks, slice the cucumbers thinly and chop the green onions. In a separate bowl, combine the cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix everything.
  4. To serve, layer the spicy beef over a bed of cucumber salad in individual bowls. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onion slices on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store the Spicy Keto Korean Beef and cucumber salad separately to keep the salad fresh and crisp for up to three days.

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