Spicy Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad for Quick Healthy Meals

A flavorful and quick dish featuring ground beef with cucumber salad, perfect for busy evenings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Korean

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture

1 pound Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey or tofu
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
2 tablespoons Gochujang or sriracha for less heat
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar erythritol for low-carb
2 cloves Garlic minced
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger minced

For the Cucumber Salad

3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar apple cider vinegar is a substitute
1 medium Cucumber thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Steps

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it browns. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Lower heat slightly and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a separate bowl, combine sliced cucumber with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Toss and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Serve the spicy ground beef with cucumber salad on top, sprinkled with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve the beef in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.

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