Description
Juicy marinated beef, spicy-sweet gochujang, and fresh toppings come together in these irresistible Korean Beef Tacos, a fusion of bold Korean flavors and classic taco comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds flank or skirt steak, thinly sliced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup pickled red onions
- 8–10 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat until sizzling hot.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and gochujang. Add sliced beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil the skillet or grill pan to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Lay out tortillas and arrange toppings like carrots, pickled onions, cilantro, and green onions.
- Cook to Perfection: Sear beef slices in the hot skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and slightly charred.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle extra sauce if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Fill tortillas with beef and toppings, then serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Freeze beef for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Char tortillas over a gas flame for extra smokiness.
- Double the marinade and reserve half as a sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg