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Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef & Cucumber Salad

Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef & Cucumber Salad in 30 Minutes

Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef & Cucumber Salad is a quick, low-carb meal bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can be swapped with ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang adjust to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari can be used as a gluten-free alternative
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can reduce for a lighter flavor
For the Salad
  • 2 cups English Cucumbers diced
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can replace with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional for garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic and ginger, then set them aside.
  2. Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Incorporate gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil, stir for 2 minutes.
Salad Preparation
  1. Combine diced cucumbers with rice vinegar and sesame seeds in a bowl, toss to coat.
Serving
  1. Serve the Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef alongside the cucumber salad, drizzling with sesame oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This meal pairs well with other salads for a delightful feast.

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