Korean Style Beef Tacos

Elevate your taco night with these irresistible Korean-Style Beef Tacos, where bold Asian flavors meet street-food simplicity. Juicy, seasoned ground beef is infused with a savory-sweet marinade featuring soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and a kick of gochujang for that signature Korean heat. Served in warm tortillas and topped with crunchy red cabbage, crisp carrots, fresh cilantro, and green onions, these tacos offer the perfect balance of textures. Add a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of sriracha to customize your spice level, and sprinkle on sesame seeds for a finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this fusion dish is a crowd-pleaser that blends global tastes with weeknight convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 8 pieces corn or flour tortillas
• 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 2 tsp sriracha (optional)
• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned and fully cooked.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and pour the soy sauce mixture over the cooked beef. Stir well, ensuring the beef is fully coated in the sauce. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 20-30 seconds on each side or until pliable. Alternatively, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Assemble the tacos by spooning the beef mixture onto each tortilla.

Step 7

Top with shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, green onions, cilantro leaves, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.

Step 8

Drizzle with sriracha for added spice and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Step 9

Enjoy your flavorful Korean-style beef tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1147.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1966.0

Total Fat 119.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 3369.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.4g
Protein 100.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 491.6mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 2644.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 28.6%