Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad 

Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef with Cucumber Salad is a quick and flavorful low-carb meal that brings bold Korean-inspired flavors to your dinner table. The ground beef is seasoned with a savory, spicy blend of garlic, ginger, soy sauce (or coconut aminos), and gochugaru, delivering a satisfying umami punch with a hint of heat. Paired with a crisp cucumber salad dressed in sesame oil and rice vinegar, this dish balances richness with refreshing coolness. Perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners, it’s a fast and fuss-free option for those following a keto or low-carb lifestyle.

Ingredients

For the Spicy Korean Ground Beef:

• 1 lb ground beef
  
  

• 1 tablespoon avocado or sesame oil
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  
  

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  
  

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  
  

• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) or red chili flakes
  
  

• Salt and pepper to taste
  
  

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  
  

• 2 green onions, sliced
  
  

For the Cucumber Salad:

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  
  

• Salt to taste
  
  

• ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
  
  

• ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  
  

Directions

1. Heat avocado or sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
   
   

2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up as it browns.
   
   

3. Once mostly cooked, stir in soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, rice vinegar, and gochugaru. Cook until beef is fully done and sauce is slightly reduced.
   
   

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds if using.
   
   

5. In a separate bowl, combine cucumber slices with rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and optional chili flakes. Toss and chill for 10–15 minutes.
   
   

6. Serve spicy beef over or alongside cucumber salad.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving, based on 4 servings)

• Calories: 340
  
  

• Protein: 23g
  
  

• Fat: 26g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 7g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 4g
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 1g
  
  

• Sodium: 580mg