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Korean Bulgogi Beef Tacos

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Savory-sweet Korean bulgogi beef tacos bring caramelized edges, quick slaw, and plenty of contrast in one fast dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 500 g rib-eye very thinly sliced against the grain
  • 45 ml soy sauce
  • 30 ml brown sugar
  • 15 ml toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 5 ml fresh ginger grated
  • 15 ml neutral oil
  • 2 cups finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 small carrot julienned
  • 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 5 ml sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 8 to 10 small tortillas
  • kimchi for serving
  • sliced scallions for serving
  • toasted sesame seeds for serving
  • lime wedges

Instructions

  • Whisk the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
  • Add the beef and toss until evenly coated. Let it sit while you make the slaw.
  • Toss the cabbage and carrot with rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon oil until lightly dressed but still crisp.
  • Heat a wide skillet or wok over high heat and add a little neutral oil.
  • Cook the beef in batches in a single layer until dark at the edges and lightly caramelized, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the beef to a plate and repeat with the remaining batches.
  • Warm or char the tortillas.
  • Assemble by adding slaw first, then kimchi, then the beef, and finishing with scallions and sesame seeds.