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Spicy Korean BBQ Tacos

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Spicy Korean BBQ Tacos combine the bold flavors of Korean BBQ with the convenience of tacos. Thinly sliced beef short ribs are marinated in a spicy, savory sauce and served on soft flour tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage, carrots, and fresh green onions.

Ingredients

1 lb beef short ribs, thinly sliced

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ginger, grated

1/4 cup pear, grated

8 small flour tortillas

1 cup shredded cabbage

1/2 cup carrots, julienned

2 green onions, chopped

1 tbsp sesame seeds

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and grated pear. Add the thinly sliced beef short ribs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
  2. Prepare the Slaw: In a separate bowl, mix the shredded cabbage and julienned carrots. Set aside for topping the tacos.
  3. Cook the Beef: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef short ribs and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and caramelized around the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Warm the Tortillas: While the beef is cooking, heat the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side, or until warm and slightly toasted.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Place a few spoonfuls of the cooked beef on each warm tortilla. Top with the shredded cabbage and carrot slaw, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  6. Serve: Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top, and enjoy!

Notes

For a vegan version, swap the beef short ribs with tofu, tempeh, or portobello mushrooms and marinate them in the same sauce.

Add extra heat by increasing the amount of gochujang or adding fresh chilies to the beef.

Serve the beef and slaw over rice for a rice bowl variation.

Avocado, cilantro, or a drizzle of sriracha mayo can be added as additional toppings for extra flavor.

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