Spicy Keto Korean Beef Recipe with Cool Cucumber Salad
A delicious and spicy keto-friendly Korean beef dish served with a refreshing cucumber salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Keto
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in soy sauce and gochujang, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine cucumber, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds.
- Serve the spicy beef with the cool cucumber salad on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the level of gochujang to taste for spiciness.
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of chili paste.
- Can be served over cauliflower rice for a complete meal.