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Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350
A quick and flavorful keto-friendly meal featuring spicy Korean ground beef served with a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

Beef

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

Flavorings

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp Korean gochujang paste (adjust for spice level)
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (plus extra for drizzling)

Salad

  • 1 cup firm cucumbers, diced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions 

  • Mince garlic and ginger, then dice cucumbers.
  • Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned (5 minutes).
  • Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (1 minute).
  • Mix in gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil; heat through.
  • Combine cucumbers with rice vinegar and sesame seeds; toss.
  • Serve beef with cucumber salad, drizzling sesame oil if desired.

Notes

Adjust the amount of gochujang paste to control the spice level.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: ground beef