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Korean BBQ Tacos with Purple Slaw

Korean BBQ Tacos with Purple Slaw

Korean BBQ Tacos with Purple Slaw are a bold fusion of spicy, savory Korean flavors and fresh, crunchy slaw wrapped in a soft tortilla. They’re the perfect street food-style dish to impress at any dinner or gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

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  • Korean Beef Filling:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Korean Beef Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon Korean red pepper flakes optional, for heat
  • 1/2 tablespoon gochujang optional, for spice

Red Cabbage Slaw:

  • 2 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Pickled Cucumbers:

  • 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

For Serving:

  • Corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 scallions chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup chopped kimchi optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Pickled Cucumbers:

  • Place the thinly sliced cucumbers and sea salt in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the salt to draw out excess moisture. Afterward, gently squeeze the cucumbers to release more liquid. Taste them—if they seem too salty, rinse briefly under water and gently squeeze out the excess moisture again. Drizzle with sesame oil, toss lightly, and set aside.

Make the Red Cabbage Slaw:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage with rice wine vinegar, sea salt, and sugar. Let the mixture sit until the cabbage begins to wilt slightly and soak up the dressing.

Cook the Beef Filling:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the Korean beef sauce ingredients and set aside. Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add the avocado oil, and cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it browns. Once the beef is nearly cooked through, stir in the chopped onions and the prepared sauce. Continue cooking for about 3 more minutes until the meat is fully cooked and the onions have softened. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Tacos:

  • To serve, spoon the Korean beef filling onto warm corn tortillas. Top with the red cabbage slaw and pickled cucumbers. Garnish with optional toppings such as chopped kimchi, sesame seeds, scallions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.