Korean Beef Tacos
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.96 out of 5 stars
(126)
Ingredients
8 servings
- For the Korean beef
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces ground beef
- For the kimchi
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped kimchi
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- For the Sriracha mayonnaise
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- For the tacos
- 12 mini flour tortillas
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
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Preparation
Step 1
For the Korean beef: In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and ginger.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
Step 4
Stir in soy sauce mixture until well combined, allowing to simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes; set aside.
Step 5
For the kimchi: Heat sesame oil in the skillet over medium high heat. Add kimchi and sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until caramelized and heated through, about 3-5 minutes; set aside.
Step 6
For the Sriracha mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice; set aside.
Step 7
For the tacos: Serve ground beef mixture in tortillas, topped with kimchi, red onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds, drizzled with Sriracha mayonnaise.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
Not at all! Ground pork or ground turkey can be used instead of ground beef.
Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish made with napa cabbage. It is a staple in Korean cuisine, and can be found in most grocery stores such as Whole Foods.
Yes! You can freeze the Korean beef leftovers in individual freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop (adding a tablespoon of water as needed).
