Ingredients
Method
- Place a large skillet over medium high heat and let it preheat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the hot skillet in an even layer and let it sear for 1 minute without moving.
- Break the beef into small crumbles with a spatula and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and no pink remains.
- If there is excess grease in the pan, spoon off 1 to 2 tablespoons, leaving enough fat to keep the beef moist.
- Reduce the heat to medium, then add the soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, minced garlic, grated ginger, erythritol, and rice vinegar to the skillet.
- Stir well until the beef is evenly coated in the sauce, then simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce looks glossy and slightly thickened.
- Season the beef with the salt and black pepper, stir, and taste, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- While the beef simmers, place the sliced cucumber, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds in a medium bowl.
- Toss the cucumber mixture gently until everything is evenly combined and the cucumber is coated with the sesame seeds and onions.
- Divide the cucumber salad evenly among 4 bowls to form a base.
- Spoon the hot spicy Korean beef over the cucumber salad in each bowl, letting some of the sauce run onto the cucumbers.
- Garnish each bowl with extra sesame seeds and chopped green onions, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Use gluten free soy sauce or tamari to keep this recipe gluten free.
- For a milder dish, reduce the gochujang to 2 teaspoons or mix in an extra 1 teaspoon erythritol for more balance.
- For a milder dish, reduce the gochujang to 2 teaspoons or mix in an extra 1 teaspoon erythritol for more balance.
