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Korean BBQ Beef Tacos

Tender soy-ginger marinated beef with a sweet-spicy glaze, served in warm tortillas with crisp vegetables and a cool gochujang crema. A fusion meal ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
38g
Korean BBQ Beef Tacos
casualsatisfyingkoreanmexicanbeeftenderjuicycrispy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add beef and toss to coat evenly. Let sit 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  4. Step 4

    Add beef in a single layer. Sear 2 minutes without stirring until browned.

  5. Step 5

    Flip and cook 1–2 minutes until cooked through. Edges should caramelize.

  6. Step 6

    Stir gochujang and sour cream together until smooth and creamy.

  7. Step 7

    Warm tortillas 30 seconds per side in the skillet.

  8. Step 8

    Fill each tortilla with beef, drizzle gochujang crema, top with vegetables.

  9. Step 9

    Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small mixing bowl
  • 12-inch skillet
  • spoon or tongs
  • small bowl for crema

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