Korean BBQ Tacos
Tender bulgogi marinated beef is piled into warm corn tortillas and topped with a crunchy kimchi slaw and a drizzle of gochujang aioli. These tacos are a perfect marriage of Korean umami depth and Mexican street food energy.
Juicy Korean bulgogi beef tucked into corn tortillas with spicy kimchi slaw and creamy gochujang sauce for an unforgettable taco experience.
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Instructions
Marinate the Beef
Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger in a bowl. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss until every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. The thinner the slices the more effectively the marinade penetrates the meat.
Make the Gochujang Aioli and Slaw
Whisk together 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, and a pinch of sugar to make the aioli. In a separate bowl combine the chopped kimchi with 1 cup of shredded cabbage, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a squeeze of lime juice. Toss the slaw and taste for seasoning. Both can be prepared while the beef marinates.
Cook the Bulgogi
Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over very high heat until it is smoking hot. Add the marinated beef in a single layer without crowding the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until caramelized and charred in spots. Work in batches if necessary because overcrowding causes the beef to steam rather than sear and you will lose the characteristic caramelization that makes bulgogi so delicious.
Warm Tortillas and Assemble
Warm corn tortillas directly over a gas flame for 20 to 30 seconds per side until they develop small charred spots and become pliable. Alternatively wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds. Double up each tortilla for structural support. Pile the hot bulgogi into each taco, top generously with the kimchi slaw, and drizzle the gochujang aioli over everything before serving.
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