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Tasty Spicy Keto Korean Ground Beef

A quick and flavorful keto-friendly Korean ground beef recipe that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Enjoy the spicy and savory flavors served over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos for strict keto
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for extra spice
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Cauliflower rice for serving (optional)
  • Lettuce wraps for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain grease.
  2. Add soy sauce (or coconut aminos), sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. Stir well to combine and coat the beef evenly.
  4. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in green onion.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  7. Serve over cauliflower rice or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

Adjust the amount of gochujang and red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.