Easy Korean Beef Tacos
Easy Korean Beef Tacos combine sweet-spicy gochujang beef with crunchy lime-cilantro slaw in soft tortillas for an exciting fusion that transforms your typical taco Tuesday.
4
servings15
minutes10
minutes450
kcal25
minutesIngredients
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger grated
1 tablespoon Gochujang
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 small tortillas
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Add ground beef to skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for one additional minute to allow flavors to blend.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, Gochujang, salt, and black pepper until combined.
- Pour soy sauce mixture over cooked beef and stir well until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable for easier folding.
- In a bowl, toss coleslaw mix with lime juice and chopped cilantro then set aside for taco topping.
- Assemble tacos by placing a generous amount of Korean beef into each tortilla followed by coleslaw mix.
- Serve immediately while the beef is hot, accompanied by any additional toppings you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 450kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
These Easy Korean Beef Tacos bring exciting fusion flavors to your Taco Tuesday with savory-sweet beef kissed by gochujang heat and balanced by cool, tangy slaw. The combination of Korean barbecue-inspired seasonings and traditional taco format creates something completely crave-worthy that feels both familiar and adventurous. They come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.
