Beef and Cucumber Stir-fry

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Beef and Cucumber Stir-fry

If you have abundant cucumbers, this quick tender beef and cucumber stir-fry is a perfect rice bowl dish for an easy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

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For stir-fry

  • 1 cucumber seeded and sliced thinly
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 red chili seeded and slice
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

For beef

  • 1/2 lb beef sirloin or striploin thinly sliced into match sticks
  • 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 garlic clove finely minced
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • dash black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Place cucumber slices in a bowl and add the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Squeeze out the cucumbers to remove the moisture.
  2. For the beef, combine beef with Korean soy sauce for soup, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sugar, and pepper in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
  3. For the stir-fry, heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the cucumber slices and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Remove the cucumbers and set aside.
  4. Add the beef and red chili slices to the skillet and stir-fry until they are just browned. Return the cucumbers and toss with beef and chili. Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve with rice.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 1478mg (62%) Potassium 455mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 216IU (4%) Vitamin C 33mg (37%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 1478mg 62%
Potassium 455mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 216IU 4%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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