Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Spicy Keto Korean Beef with Cucumber Salad is a flavorful low-carb dish combining savory ground beef cooked in a spicy gochujang sauce with a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for a quick, healthy keto-friendly meal that balances heat and coolness with minimal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cucumber Salad
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary to reduce greasiness.
- Add the Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, minced garlic, grated ginger, erythritol, and rice vinegar. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef well. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Prepare the Cucumber Salad: While the beef is cooking, combine the thinly sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Toss gently to mix the flavors evenly.
- Assemble and Serve: Serve the spicy Korean beef over a bed of the cucumber salad. Garnish with additional sesame seeds and green onions if desired for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the best flavor and texture balance.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang to control spice level.
- Substitute soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free option.
- Use any keto-friendly sweetener instead of erythritol if preferred.
- Drier beef can be achieved by draining excess fat after browning.
- The cucumber salad can be chilled beforehand for a more refreshing side.
Keywords: Spicy Korean beef, Keto beef recipe, Low carb Korean food, Gochujang beef, Cucumber salad, Keto dinner, Easy Korean recipe
