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Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

Spicy Ground Beef with Crunchy Cucumber Salad Delight

A quick and healthy weeknight meal featuring ground beef and refreshing cucumber salad, ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Or ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Consider low-sodium for a healthier approach.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) Try Sriracha if gochujang is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Erythritol is a low-carb alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced shallots can be a milder substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can be used in a pinch.
For the Salad
  • 1 large Cucumber Zucchini can be used if cucumbers are short.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works as a substitute.
  • 2 scallions Green Onions Chives can be a perfect alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Crushed peanuts can add extra crunch.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until there’s no pink remaining.
  2. Lower the heat and stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar (or erythritol), minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, prepare the cucumber salad by dicing the cucumber, adding rice vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. Toss gently and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  4. Serve the seasoned beef on plates, topping each with cucumber salad and sprinkling with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best freshness, prepare the cucumber salad just before serving. Leftover beef can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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