Korean Beef Tacos Fusion Flavors (Printable)
Marinated beef, crunchy vegetables, and spicy sauce combine for flavorful Korean-inspired tacos.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Marinade
01 - 1.1 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
10 - 2 scallions, finely chopped
→ Taco Assembly
11 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
12 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
13 - 1 small carrot, julienned
14 - 1 cucumber, seeded and julienned
15 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
→ Spicy Sauce
16 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
17 - 1 tablespoon gochujang
18 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
19 - 1 teaspoon honey
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, gochujang, rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped scallions in a large mixing bowl. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Set aside for later use.
03 - Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated beef in batches, cooking 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer cooked beef to a plate and keep warm.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
05 - Distribute cooked beef evenly among tortillas. Top each with sliced red cabbage, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, and fresh cilantro leaves. Drizzle with spicy sauce.
06 - Serve tacos immediately while warm for optimal flavor and texture.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Ready in barely over half an hour which makes it weeknight-friendly
- Bursts with umami from classic Korean marinade and fresh veggies
- Easy to customize using whatever tortillas or veggies are on hand
- Leftovers taste amazing for lunch the next day
02 -
- High protein thanks to lean beef
- Makes a fantastic crowd-pleaser for parties
- Balances spicy creamy and crunchy elements in every bite
- Freezes well if you make extra beef for another night
03 -
- Slice the beef as thinly as possible a very sharp knife and partially freezing the steak for twenty minutes before slicing will help get even strips
- Always toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan before topping for extra aroma and flavor
- Do not overcrowd your cooking pan or the beef will steam not sear