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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad


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  • Author: angela
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A delightful blend of spicy ground beef and refreshing cucumber salad that brings a taste of Korea to your table.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sautéing the garlic: In a skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Browning the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Combining the flavors: Stir in soy sauce, gochujang, and brown sugar, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
  4. Preparing the cucumber salad: In a separate bowl, mix sliced cucumbers with rice vinegar and sesame seeds.
  5. Final assembly: Serve the spicy ground beef topped with green onions alongside the cucumber salad.

Notes

For a milder flavor, start with half the amount of gochujang and adjust to taste. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
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