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Spicy Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad

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Flavorful and spicy Korean Ground Beef paired with a refreshing cucumber salad. This easy recipe combines savory, sweet, and spicy beef with crisp cucumber for a balanced and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • For the ground beef:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • For the cucumber salad:
  • 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  • 1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned.
  • 2. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • 3. Meanwhile, mix cucumbers with rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, sesame seeds, and green onions in a bowl.
  • 4. Serve spicy beef over rice or noodles with cucumber salad on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust red pepper flakes for desired heat level.
  • Use lean ground beef for lighter dish.
  • Great for quick weeknight dinners.
  • Add steamed rice or lettuce wraps for serving.

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Keywords: korean ground beef, spicy beef, cucumber salad, quick dinner

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