Korean Beef Tacos (Bulgogi) Recipe

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Natasha's Kitchen

Total Time

4 hrs 8 mins

Prep Time

4 hrs

Cook Time

8 mins

Rating

(117)

Ingredients

12-14 tacos

4 Tbsp sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated (optional but nice)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, pressed into the cup
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup hot water
1 1/2 lb flank steak
12 to 14 Small (6-inch) flour tortillas (use corn tortillas for gluten free)
1 small Purple Cabbage
1/3 bunch cilantro leaves
1 avocado, sliced
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Sriracha hot sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges to serve if desired

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Preparation

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Step 1

Thinly slice beef against the grain and place in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 2

Stir together all marinade ingredients to dissolve sugar, pour over sliced meat and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Step 3

Cook's Tip: Let beef stand at room temp 30 minutes before cooking. If you place cold meat on a hot pan, it will cool down the pan too quickly.

Step 4

Heat a large, heavy non-stick pan over high heat. It's hot enough when you place a piece of meat in the center and it has a strong sizzle. Add meat and let it sauté without stirring for 2-3 minutes or until slightly browned on the bottom then stir and continue cooking additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until fully cooked, liquid has evaporated and sauce has thickened. The sugars from the sauce will caramelize onto the beef.

Step 5

Toast tortillas on a hot dry skillet or directly on the grates of your gas stove-top, turning and flipping frequently – they cook really fast so don’t walk away.

Step 6

Stir together all taco sauce ingredients and if desired, transfer to a Ziploc bag and snip off the corner for easier drizzling. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 7

To assemble tacos, place meat over toasted tortillas and cover with generous amount of purple cabbage. Add several sprigs of cilantro, some diced avocado and drizzle the top generously with the taco sauce. You can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra freshness.