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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad Recipe Delight!

A delicious and spicy Korean ground beef dish served with a refreshing cucumber salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. While the beef is cooking, prepare the cucumber salad. In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, green onions, and sesame seeds. Toss gently to mix.
  4. Serve the spicy ground beef over a bed of cucumber salad. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a milder version, reduce the amount of gochujang or omit it entirely.
  • Try adding shredded carrots or bell peppers to the ground beef mixture for extra veggies and flavor.

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