Description
These Korean Beef Tacos with Gochujang Slaw are a flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Tender beef cooked in a crockpot with a sweet and savory marinade, paired with a spicy gochujang slaw, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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For the Beef:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon gochujang
For the Gochujang Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional, for extra heat)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and place it in the crockpot.
- Mix the Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, beef broth, and gochujang. Pour over the beef.
- Cook the Beef: Set crockpot to low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Make the Slaw: Mix gochujang, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Add cabbage, carrots, and green onions.
- Shred the Beef: Remove cooked beef, shred with forks, and return to crockpot.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer beef, slaw, and optional toppings on tortillas.
- Serve: Enjoy your Korean Beef Tacos with Gochujang Slaw!
Notes
- For extra heat, add more gochujang to the slaw.
- Adjust the sweetness of the slaw by varying the amount of honey.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg