These Easy Korean Beef Tacos bring exciting fusion flavors to your Taco Tuesday with savory-sweet beef kissed by gochujang heat and balanced by cool, tangy slaw. The combination of Korean barbecue-inspired seasonings and traditional taco format creates something completely crave-worthy that feels both familiar and adventurous. They come together in under 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Easy Korean Beef Tacos
Recipe by Daily Disher
Easy Korean Beef Tacos combine sweet-spicy gochujang beef with crunchy lime-cilantro slaw in soft tortillas for an exciting fusion that transforms your typical taco Tuesday.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Korean
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
15 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Calories
450 kcal
25 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon ginger grated
1 tablespoon Gochujang
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
8 small tortillas
2 cups coleslaw mix
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Directions
1.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
2.
Add ground beef to skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
3.
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for one additional minute to allow flavors to blend.
4.
In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, Gochujang, salt, and black pepper until combined.
5.
Pour soy sauce mixture over cooked beef and stir well until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
6.
Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable for easier folding.
7.
In a bowl, toss coleslaw mix with lime juice and chopped cilantro then set aside for taco topping.
8.
Assemble tacos by placing a generous amount of Korean beef into each tortilla followed by coleslaw mix.
9.
Serve immediately while the beef is hot, accompanied by any additional toppings you prefer.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
450kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
1
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg