Korean-Style BBQ Tacos
Korean-Style BBQ Tacos feature tender, marinated Korean BBQ beef wrapped in soft flour tortillas, topped with crisp cabbage, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of flavorful Korean BBQ sauce. This easy-to-make fusion dish combines the best of Korean and Mexican flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hour
- Yield: 8 tacos
- Category: Main Course / Fusion
- Method: Marinating and sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean-Mexican Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Korean BBQ Beef:
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tsp sesame seeds
½ tsp black pepper
For the Tacos:
8 small soft flour tortillas
1 cup shredded cabbage (or cabbage slaw mix)
¼ cup sliced green onions
¼ cup cilantro leaves
¼ cup pickled cucumbers (optional)
¼ cup Korean BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
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Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, gochujang, sesame seeds, and black pepper in a bowl. Add beef slices, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook marinated beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked and caramelized. Remove from heat.
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Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
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Assemble tacos by layering beef slices on tortillas, then top with shredded cabbage, green onions, cilantro, and pickled cucumbers if desired.
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Drizzle Korean BBQ sauce over the tacos and serve immediately.
Notes
Add spicy mayo or Sriracha for extra heat.
Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option.
Pickled radish or carrots add extra crunch and flavor.
Toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts add nice texture.
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