Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad Recipe
Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the bold flavors of Korean cuisine with the freshness of a cucumber salad. This recipe is perfect for those following a keto diet or anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
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Ground Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion. Sprinkle with apple cider vinegar, sugar-free sweetener, salt, and pepper. Toss until the cucumbers are well coated. Set aside to marinate while you cook the beef.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Lower the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sesame oil to the skillet with the beef and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar-free sweetener, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Finish the Beef: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in half of the sliced green onions and half of the sesame seeds.
- Serve: Divide the spicy Korean ground beef among plates and top with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with the cucumber salad on the side, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Spicy, Keto, Korean, Ground Beef, Cucumber Salad, Low Carb, High Protein
