Description
Korean Beef Tacos are a flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring ground beef cooked in a savory sauce and topped with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir well to combine and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- While the beef is simmering, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous scoop of the Korean beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, diced cucumbers, green onions, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider topping the tacos with crispy fried onions or jalapeños.
- Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean-Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg