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
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb beef ribeye or sirloin, sliced thin
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 8 count corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp gochujang
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup sliced scallions, cucumber & radish (for toppings)
Instructions
- 1
Combine soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- 2
Add beef and toss to coat evenly. Let sit 5 minutes.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 4
Add beef in a single layer. Sear 2 minutes without stirring until browned.
- 5
Flip and cook 1–2 minutes until cooked through. Edges should caramelize.
- 6
Stir gochujang and sour cream together until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Warm tortillas 30 seconds per side in the skillet.
- 8
Fill each tortilla with beef, drizzle gochujang crema, top with vegetables.
- 9
Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- small mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon or tongs
- small bowl for crema
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