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Crispy Korean Tacos

Crispy Korean Tacos

Crispy Korean Beef Tacos ready in 22 minutes! Sweet, spicy gochujang beef in a crunchy shell with cool cabbage. Easy, delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15 for good flavor
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp gochujang adjust for heat
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas for serving
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • to taste toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 lime wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and gochujang.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
  3. Cook the beef, breaking it up until browned and cooked through, then drain excess grease.
  4. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and stir to combine, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  5. While the beef simmers, heat tortillas in a separate skillet until warm and slightly crispy.
  6. Assemble tacos by spooning beef into tortillas, topping with shredded cabbage, green onions, sesame seeds, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store cooked Korean beef in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For more flair, try various toppings or substitute proteins as desired.
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