Spicy Beef and Cucumbers with Black Vinegar

Never cooked cucumbers before? This recipe should convince you to give the method a try, especially when they’re quickly tossed in a hot pan and kept crisp, as they are here.

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by BonAppetitRecipes

Ingredients

1 medium English hothouse cucumber or 3 kirby cucumbers (a

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound ground beef

Kosher salt

4 garlic cloves finely chopped

2 red chiles finely chopped

1 medium shallot thinly sliced

2 tablespoons black (Chinkiang) vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sugar

Freshly ground black pepper

Steamed rice cooked ramen, or chopped romaine (for serving)

1 cups mixed tender herbs (such as mint basil, and/or cilantro)

Lime wedges (for serving)


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