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Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cool Cucumber Salad

A quick and delicious low-carb dinner with spicy Korean ground beef and a refreshing cucumber salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean) Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used as an alternative.
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos Coconut aminos for soy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar-Free Sweetener Use erythritol or monk fruit.
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used in a pinch.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Increase for more heat.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used.
  • 3 stalks Green Onions, sliced Chives are a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish.
For the Cucumber Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers, thinly sliced Zucchini can be used as a low-carb alternative.
  • 0.25 piece Red Onion, thinly sliced Shallots can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Lemon juice can be swapped.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar-Free Sweetener Adjust to your liking.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to dietary needs.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper White pepper can be used for a milder option.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds, optional Can omit if avoiding seeds.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion. Pour in the apple cider vinegar, add the additional sugar-free sweetener, salt, and black pepper. Toss the mixture well until all the vegetables are coated, then set the salad aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook the beef for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until it is fully browned and cooked through.
  3. Once the beef is browned, reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sesame oil into the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sugar-free sweetener, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Cook this mixture for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in half of the sliced green onions and sesame seeds, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Plate the spicy keto Korean ground beef and garnish with the remaining green onions and sesame seeds. Serve alongside the refreshing marinated cucumber salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Great meal prep option, keeps well for leftovers!

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