spicy keto korean ground beef with cucumber salad
A quick and flavorful keto-friendly dish made with spicy Korean-style ground beef paired with a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for busy days, this low-carb recipe is satisfying, healthy, and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet or pan
- knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes or chili paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon keto-friendly sweetener optional
- 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Add garlic and ginger, then mix well. Pour in soy sauce, chili flakes, sesame oil, and sweetener if using. Stir and cook for a few more minutes until flavorful. In a separate bowl, mix sliced cucumbers with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for a few minutes. Serve the spicy beef with cucumber salad on the side or over cauliflower rice.