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Korean Beef Tacos

Korean Beef Tacos

These Korean Beef Tacos combine savory beef with spicy kimchi and flavorful sriracha mayonnaise, all wrapped in soft tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner, Tacos
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Korean Beef
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
  • Pinch ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces ground beef
For the Kimchi
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup chopped kimchi
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
For the Sriracha Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
For the Tacos
  • 12 mini flour tortillas
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red-pepper flakes, and ginger.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix sesame oil, chopped kimchi, and sugar for the kimchi.
  4. For the sriracha mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice in a bowl.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a pan. Assemble tacos by adding beef, kimchi, onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Notes

You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less Sriracha. Serve with lime wedges for extra flavor.