Beef Bulgogi Tacos
Indulge in the exquisite fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors with Beef Bulgogi Tacos. Thinly sliced beef marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, delivers an explosion of taste. Grill or sauté the marinated beef until perfectly caramelized. Assemble the tacos with warm tortillas, generously filled with the succulent beef, topped with crisp lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, and vibrant green onions. Elevate the experience with a drizzle of spicy mayo and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Approx times: Prep: 15 min - Marinating: 30 min - 4 hours - Cook: 10 min
Approx times: Prep: 15 min - Marinating: 30 min - 4 hours - Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
Serves 4
Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons mirin (or rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
Tacos
- 1½ pounds thin sliced beef
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Spicy mayo or sriracha mayo
Directions
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, mirin, and pepper flakes. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, refrigerate for 2-4 hours for more flavor.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the beef for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through with a caramelized exterior.
- While the beef is cooking, prepare your taco toppings. Shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, and slice the green onions.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the oven according to the package instructions.
- Place a few slices of the cooked bulgogi beef on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
- Drizzle each taco with spicy mayo or sriracha mayo.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for added flavor.