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Korean BBQ Beef Tacos

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Korean BBQ Beef Tacos are a delicious fusion of Korean and Mexican cuisines, featuring marinated beef, crisp slaw, and spicy mayo in warm tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
  • 1–2 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, gochujang, and green onions to make the marinade.
  2. Add the sliced beef to the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
  3. Prepare the slaw by mixing cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and lime juice in a bowl. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha to create a spicy sauce. Adjust to taste.
  5. Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked and slightly charred.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing cooked beef onto tortillas, topping with slaw, drizzling spicy sauce, and garnishing with sesame seeds and cilantro if desired.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use pre-shredded coleslaw mix to save prep time.
  • Adjust gochujang and sriracha levels to control spice.
  • Beef can be grilled instead of pan-cooked for a smoky flavor.
  • Store leftover components separately to maintain freshness.
  • Freeze marinated beef for up to 2 months for meal prep.

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