Korean BBQ Tacos

                                                       🌮 Korean BBQ Tacos 🌮

  • Prep Time: 40 minutes (including marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 46 minutes
  • Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients
  • One pound of beef (ribeye or sirloin, thinly cut)
  • One tablespoon of soy sauce
  • Two teaspoons of brown sugar
  • Two tablespoons of sesame seed oil
  • two minced garlic cloves
  • One teaspoon of ginger, grated
  • One tablespoon of vinegar (rice)
  • One tablespoon of Korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • eight flour tortillas, tiny
  • One cup of chopped lettuce
  • Half a cup of cucumber slices
  • A quarter-cup of green onions, sliced
  • Topping: sesame seeds
  • Optional toppings include kimchi and sriracha mayo.

📝 Method

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and gochujang.
  2. Add the beef slices to the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
  3. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Remove the beef from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and grill or cook in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side, until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
  5. Remove the beef from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips.
  6. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave them until soft and pliable.
  7. To assemble the tacos, place some sliced beef onto each tortilla.
  8. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced cucumbers, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  9. Add optional toppings like kimchi or sriracha mayo if desired.
  10. Serve the Korean BBQ Tacos immediately.

💡 Expert Tips

  • For a shortcut, you can use pre-marinated Korean BBQ beef from the grocery store.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add more gochujang to the marinade.
  • You can add a squeeze of lime or a drizzle of sesame oil for extra tang or richness.

📌 Important Facts

  1. Korean BBQ Tacos are a fusion of Korean flavors and Mexican-style tacos.
  2. Gochujang, a spicy and savory Korean chili paste, is the key ingredient in the marinade.
  3. Korean BBQ beef is traditionally grilled, but you can also cook it on a stovetop skillet.

Enjoy your Korean BBQ Tacos! 🥩🌮


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