East meets West in these mouthwatering Korean BBQ tacos! Thinly sliced bulgogi-style beef, sweet and savory, tucked into warm tortillas and topped with crisp slaw and spicy mayo. It’s the best of both worlds — bold Korean flavor wrapped in a familiar American favorite.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🌮 Unique taco twist with Korean flair
🔥 Sweet, savory, and a little spicy
⏱️ Fast enough for weeknights, impressive enough for guests
🧾 Ingredients
For the Bulgogi Beef:
- 1 lb ribeye or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of salt and pepper
For the Spicy Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha (to taste)
- 1 tsp lime juice
Other:
- 6–8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Sesame seeds & green onions (for garnish)
🍳 Instructions
1.
Marinate the Beef
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, green onions, and red pepper flakes.
Add the beef and mix well. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
2.
Prepare the Slaw
Toss cabbage and carrots with rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to use.
3.
Make the Spicy Mayo
Mix mayo, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
4.
Cook the Beef
Heat a skillet or grill pan over high heat.
Cook marinated beef for 2–3 minutes per side until browned and caramelized. Don’t overcrowd the pan.
5.
Assemble the Tacos
Warm tortillas.
Layer with bulgogi beef, a handful of slaw, a drizzle of spicy mayo, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use a mandoline for super-thin beef slices.
- Add kimchi or pickled radish for an authentic Korean touch.
- Can’t find ribeye? Use flank steak or even ground beef for a shortcut version.
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