Smoky Korean Bulgogi Tacos with Kimchi Relish

Name: Smoky Korean Bulgogi Tacos with Kimchi Relish
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 lb beef ribeye; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 cup finely chopped kimchi; 2 green onions; 1 tbsp gochujang; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1 tsp honey; 8 small corn tortillas; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Lime wedges for serving; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1 tsp soy sauce

A Fusion Delight

Savor the perfect blend of smoky bulgogi and spicy kimchi, wrapped in soft tortillas for an unforgettable Korean-Mexican fusion.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Bulgogi Beef

1 lb beef ribeye

thinly sliced

4 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp sesame oil

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp grated ginger

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

For the Kimchi Relish

1 cup finely chopped kimchi

2 green onions

sliced

1 tbsp gochujang

(Korean chili paste)

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1 tsp honey

For the Tacos

8 small corn tortillas

1 cup shredded lettuce

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Lime wedges for serving

For the Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp sriracha

1 tsp soy sauce

Preparation

Marinating the Bulgogi Beef

Combine marinade ingredients

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

Add beef

Add the sliced beef, tossing to coat well.

Ensure the beef is thinly sliced for quick cooking.

Marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

For a deeper flavor, marinate the beef overnight in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Kimchi Relish

Mix ingredients

In another bowl, mix the chopped kimchi with green onions, gochujang, sesame seeds, and honey.

Combine well

Stir well to combine.

Let flavors meld

Set aside for flavors to meld.

Cooking Process

Sauté the Beef

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated beef in batches until caramelized.

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes over medium-high heat.

Assemble the Sauce

Mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce together in a small bowl until smooth.

Warm the Tortillas

Lightly toast tortillas in a dry skillet for 1 minute on each side.

Use medium heat when warming tortillas.

Plating & Serving