High protein creamy sesame noodle bowls + spicy beef & herby cucumbers

Instructions

1. Thinly slice 2 mini Persian cucumbers into matchsticks.
2. Thinly slice the green parts of 2 green onions.
3. Chop a couple handfuls of cilantro.
4. In a bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, green parts of green onions, chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt. Set aside.
5. Brown and fully cook 1 pound of extra lean ground beef.
6. Add 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of Korean chile flakes, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and the white parts of the green onion to the cooked beef.
7. Cook 3 packs of Trader Joe’s knife cut noodles according to package directions.
8. Drain the noodles, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
9. Toss the cooked noodles with their sauce packets, 3 tablespoons of tahini, and about 1/2 cup of the reserved noodle cooking water.
10. Mix the prepared noodles, spicy beef, and herby cucumbers together.
11. Serve, optionally topping with toasted sesame seeds and TJ crunchy chili onion.