One-Pan Korean BBQ Tacos with Gochujang Slaw
One-Pan Korean BBQ Tacos with Gochujang Slaw
Ingredients
- •1 lb (450g) Thinly sliced beef (sirloin, ribeye, or bulgogi cut)
- •1/4 cup Soy sauce
- •2 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- •2 tbsp Brown sugar
- •1 tbsp Sesame oil
- •2 cloves Garlic, minced
- •1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- •1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- •1 tbsp Sesame seeds
- •1/2 tsp Black pepper
- •1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- •1 Large bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced
- •1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
- •3 cups Shredded cabbage (green or mix)
- •1 Large carrot, julienned or grated
- •2 Green onions, thinly sliced
- •1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- •1 tbsp Gochujang
- •1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- •1 tsp Sugar or honey
- •1 tsp Sesame oil
- •1 tbsp Lime juice
- •8-12 Small corn or flour tortillas
- • to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- • to taste Lime wedges (for serving)
- • to taste Extra sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1.
**Marinate the Beef:** In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and black pepper. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat thoroughly. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- 2.
**Prepare the Gochujang Slaw:** In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced green onions. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, sugar/honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
- 3.
**Cook the BBQ Beef and Vegetables:** Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
- 4.
Add the sliced bell pepper and red onion to the same pan. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 5.
Return the cooked beef to the pan with the vegetables. Toss everything together to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- 6.
**Warm Tortillas:** While the beef and vegetables are cooking, warm the tortillas according to package instructions (e.g., in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven).
- 7.
**Assemble Tacos:** Fill each warm tortilla with a generous spoonful of the Korean BBQ beef and vegetable mixture. Top with a spoonful of Gochujang Slaw, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and extra sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Tips
- 💡For easy slicing, partially freeze the beef for 20-30 minutes before slicing very thinly against the grain.
- 💡Adjust the gochujang amount in both the marinade and slaw to your preferred spice level.
- 💡Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the beef; cook in batches if necessary to ensure good browning.
- 💡For extra flavor, you can briefly char the tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a very hot dry skillet.
- 💡Leftover slaw and beef mixture store well separately in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by Basil Roux