Korean BBQ Tacos Fusion (Printable version)
Marinated beef, spicy gochujang slaw, and tortillas deliver Korean-Mexican street style with unforgettable taste.
# List of ingredients:
→ Korean BBQ Beef
01 - 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
09 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
→ Slaw
10 - 2 cups napa cabbage, finely shredded
11 - 1 cup carrots, julienned
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
15 - 1 teaspoon sugar
16 - Pinch of salt
→ Taco Assembly
17 - 8 small flour tortillas
18 - 2 tablespoons gochujang
19 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
20 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
21 - 1 teaspoon honey
22 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
23 - Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, gochujang, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Add sliced beef and ensure even coating. Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, mix napa cabbage, carrots, green onions, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Toss thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Whisk gochujang, mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey in a small bowl until smooth. Reserve for assembly.
04 - Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and caramelized.
05 - Heat flour tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in a damp paper towel and warm in the microwave until soft and pliable.
06 - Arrange cooked beef and slaw onto each tortilla. Drizzle generously with spicy sauce, garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.
07 - Present immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick enough for weeknights with prep and cook time under forty minutes
- Layered flavors from savory beef to tangy slaw and creamy spice
- Uses common kitchen tools and simple techniques
- Easy to adapt for different proteins or spice levels
02 -
- Rich in protein and fiber thanks to beef and veggies
- Can easily be made gluten free by choosing corn tortillas
- Great for casual dinners or parties since assembly is fun
03 -
- Always slice beef across the grain to preserve tenderness
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for richer flavor
- Let the slaw sit for ten minutes in the fridge before serving so all flavors meld together