Korean Beef Tacos Recipe

Name: Korean Beef Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 1 -pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into thirds; Vegetable oil, for the grill pan; 1 bunch scallions; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean chile paste) or Sriracha,; plus more to taste; 1 cup kimchi, cut into strips; 1 firm pear, finely chopped; 12 6 -inch corn tortillas; 2 cups mixed Asian greens (2 ounces) or other lettuce

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1 -pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into thirds
Vegetable oil, for the grill pan
1 bunch scallions
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean chile paste) or Sriracha,
plus more to taste
1 cup kimchi, cut into strips
1 firm pear, finely chopped
12 6 -inch corn tortillas
2 cups mixed Asian greens (2 ounces) or other lettuce

1
Whisk the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the brown sugar and garlic in a shallow dish.
2
Add the steak and turn to coat.
3
Let marinate at room temperature, 20 minutes.
4
Brush a large grill pan with vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat.
5
Remove the steak from the marinade (do not pat dry) and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
6
Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, toss the scallions with 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
8
Grill, turning, until charred, about 4 minutes; transfer to the cutting board and cut into 1-inch pieces.
9
Slice the steak against the grain; toss with any collected juices.
10
Whisk the mayonnaise and gochujang in a small bowl.
11
Toss the kimchi, pear and the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in another bowl.
12
Lightly char the tortillas over a gas burner, about 20 seconds per side (or microwave as the label directs).
13
Serve the steak and scallions in the tortillas with the greens, spicy mayonnaise and kimchi-pear mixture.
14
Photograph by Justin Walker

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Korean Beef Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean Beef Tacos

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