Description
After a long day of work and other activities, getting dinner on the table can be a struggle. These Korean Beef Tacos are great for busy weekdays and give you a slightly different take on dinner for your next taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
For the pickled onions:
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup warm water
For the cucumbers:
- 1/3 cup sliced seedless cucumber
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
For the spicy mayo:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
For the beef:
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 1 –2 teaspoons gochujang
For the tacos:
- 4–6 flour taco size flour tortillas
- chopped cilantro
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Pickle the onions: Add the sliced onions in a jar or other container with a lid and add the vinegar, sugar, salt and water. Let them sit in for at least 15 minutes, though 30 minutes or longer is ideal.
- Season the cucumbers: Spread the cucumber slices on a plate and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 5 minutes. Mix the tamari, vinegar and mirin in a small bowl and then pour the mixture over the cucumber slices. Let sit for 15 minutes or while you cook the beef.
- Mix the mayo: Add the mayo, sriracha and lime juice to a small bowl. Mix well.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a large saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until crumbly. Turn the heat to medium and add the garlic and ginger. Saute for 1 minute. Add the gochujang a teaspoon at a time, tasting after each addition until you have the right amount of heat for your taste. Add one tablespoon of water and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Char the tortillas: Use a gas burner on your cooktop to heat the tortillas over low heat. Be sure to keep a very close eye on them so they don’t catch on fire!
- Serve: Place 2-3 tortillas on each plate. Top with ground beef, pickled onions, cucumbers, spicy mayo and chopped cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you don’t have a gas cooktop you can wrap the tortillas in foil and put them in your toaster oven. You can also wrap them in a paper towel and warm them in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
Keywords: Taco Tuesday, ground beef recipes