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Korean Bulgogi Sauce Beef Tacos

Korean Bulgogi Sauce Beef Tacos: A Flavorful Fiesta Delight

Korean Bulgogi Sauce Beef Tacos deliver a bold flavor explosion and a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound Flank Steak Thinly sliced against the grain.
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Switch to tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can also be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil Toasted sesame oil deepens flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger Freshly grated preferred.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh cloves are best.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
For the Cilantro Lime Sauce
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted.
  • 1 unit Lime Fresh zest and juice.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust for heat preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
For the Sesame Slaw
  • 2 cups Cabbage Thinly sliced.
  • 2 unit Scallions Thinly sliced.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can lighten it up.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Adjust to taste.
For Assembling Tacos
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For searing.
  • 4 units Flour Tortillas Corn tortillas for gluten-free.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • skillet
  • Large bowl
  • glass container

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by thinly slicing 1 pound of flank steak against the grain and placing it in a glass container. Ensure the slices are about ¼ inch thick for optimal marination.
  2. In a blender, combine ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper. Blend until smooth. Pour this marinade over the sliced steak and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup sour cream, the zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon of sriracha, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro. Mix until well blended and refrigerate.
  4. Thinly slice 2 cups of cabbage and 2 scallions, and place them in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of honey, and black pepper to create the slaw dressing. Toss over the cabbage and store.
  5. Remove the marinated steak from the refrigerator 15 to 30 minutes before cooking. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the steak slices and sear for 2-3 minutes. Flip the steak, pour in the remaining marinade, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. In a separate pan, heat your flour tortillas over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side. Keep them warm.
  7. To assemble your tacos, place the cooked steak slices onto each warmed tortilla. Top with sesame slaw and drizzle with cilantro lime sriracha sauce. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow flank steak to marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, for enhanced flavor. Warm tortillas just before serving to maintain their softness.

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