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Korean BBQ Tacos

Sticky Korean BBQ Beef Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef ribeye or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 3 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
  • 1 carrot, julienned or grated
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • Sesame seeds and cilantro leaves, for finishing

Method
 

  1. Whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, 1 tsp gochujang, and 1 tsp rice vinegar together. Toss the sliced beef in the marinade and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Sear the beef in two single-layer batches, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until charred and sticky.
  3. Toss the cabbage, carrot, and green onions with the remaining 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and ½ tsp sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, fill with beef and slaw, and finish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve right away.

Notes

The beef can sit in the marinade for up to 4 hours in the fridge for a deeper flavor, but even a quick 5-minute soak does the trick. If you like extra heat, add a thin drizzle of sriracha over the finished tacos.