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Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

Delicious Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad in 25 Minutes

Try this Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad for a quick, flavorful dinner that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce use reduced-sodium for a healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can substitute with olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) or sriracha/red pepper flakes with miso
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or erythritol for a low-carb substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is best, but garlic powder works
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) fresh ginger preferred
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar/lemon juice
  • 1 large Cucumber English or Persian cucumbers work best
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chives can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional for garnishing

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine sliced cucumber with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  4. Plate the beef mixture and top it with the cucumber salad. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drizzle extra sesame oil for added flavor.

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