Spicy Korean Beef & Cucumber Appetizers
Slices of cucumber are topped with beef Strip Steak, herbed cream cheese and a spicy Asian Sauce.
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients: 11
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine cream cheese, green onion, cilantro and soy sauce in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
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Step 2
Combine gochujang, vinegar, honey and garlic powder in medium bowl; set aside.
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Step 3
Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 11 to 15 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Remove steaks; keep warm.
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Step 4
To assemble, top each cucumber slice with 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture. Dice steak into bite-size pieces; toss in gochujang mixture. Top cream cheese mixture with steak. Garnish with micro greens, kimchi, peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro and scallions, if desired.
Nutrition Information
122 Calories
2.3g SAT FAT
12g PROTEIN
1.4 mg IRON
1.6 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 122 Calories; 44.1 Calories from fat; 4.9g Total Fat (2.3 g Saturated Fat; 0.15 g Trans Fat; 0.2 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 1.8 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 37.4 mg Cholesterol; 224.4 mg Sodium; 7.7 g Total Carbohydrate; 0.8 g Dietary Fiber; 11.8 g Protein; 1.4 mg Iron; 212 mg Potassium; 4.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 1.6 mcg Vitamin B12; 1.6 mg Zinc; 9.7 mcg Selenium; 27 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, and Vitamin B12; and a good source of Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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