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Korean BBQ Beef Tacos with Quick Kimchi Slaw

korean bbq beef tacos with quick kimchi slaw recipe made easy at home. Sweet, smoky, and spicy Korean-style bulgogi beef tucked into warm tortillas with a tan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

Bulgogi Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Beef
  • 1 1/4 pounds beef sirloin or ribeye thinly sliced against the grain
Quick Kimchi Slaw
  • 1 cup napa cabbage kimchi roughly chopped
  • 1 cup green cabbage shredded
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon kimchi brine (from jar)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 scallion thinly sliced
For Serving
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha mayo (or mix sriracha + mayo) for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • to taste fresh cilantro leaves

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper until sugar dissolves.
  2. Place thinly sliced beef in a zip-top bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over, and massage to coat. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while you prep the slaw.
  3. In a bowl, combine chopped kimchi, shredded green cabbage, mayonnaise, kimchi brine, sugar, and sliced scallion. Stir well and set aside to let flavors meld.
  4. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat. Working in batches, cook beef strips in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until deeply caramelized and charred at the edges. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining beef.
  5. While beef rests, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for about 20 seconds per side until pliable and speckled.
  6. Place a generous pile of beef onto each tortilla, top with kimchi slaw, a drizzle of sriracha mayo, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve immediately.