KOREAN JOON MA BULGOGI BEEF TACOS

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My husband and son share an insatiable appetite for Korean barbeque-as well as an equally strong dislike of the lettuce leaves traditionally used to wrap the beef. One night, inspired by Korean food trucks, we decided to experiment with our own version, wrapping marinated Korean bulgogi in hot corn tortillas-they were an instant hit! Crisp, spicy sweet cucumber, creamy avocado, crunchy scallion and a punch of gochuchang (a savory Korean hot pepper paste) make these unbelievably good. That is how we created the Joon Ma Korean Bulgogi Beef Tacos

Provided by joonma4

Categories     Korean

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 4-6, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 lbs rib eye steaks
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 Asian pear, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
4 garlic cloves
1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled
toasted sesame seeds
canola oil
2 green onions
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
2 -3 teaspoons korean red chili pepper flakes
5 scallions, very thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal (white and green parts)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, thinly sliced
korean red chili paste
twelve 6-inch white corn tortilla

Steps:

  • Trim excess fat from steak and slice very thinly across the grain.
  • Put onion, pear, garlic, ginger and sake into a blender (or food processor). Blend until smooth and creamy. Then add soy sauce, dark brown sugar, sesame oil and black pepper. Pulse until well mixed.
  • Pour marinade over beef. Gently massage the beef with the marinade for a minute or two. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Remove from refrigerator about 20 minutes before cooking.
  • Wash the cucumber and slice 1/8 inch thick. Wash the green onion and chop finely.
  • In a large bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients. Then add the cucumber and green onion and gently mix by hand. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Very thinly slice the scallions on a sharp diagonal, chop the cilantro and slice the avocado. Put each in a separate serving bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a cast-iron pan over high heat. Add the marinated bulgogi to the pan and cook the beef in batches, each in a single layer. Stir the beef until cooked through and nicely browned and caramelized (about 3 minutes). Be sure not to crowd the beef in the pan or it will end up steaming versus browning. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Heat the tortillas on a hot skillet, turning occasionally, for about 1 minute, or until hot. Transfer to a serving platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Serve the bulgogi with the tortillas, cucumber salad and garnishes. Let each guest make their own tacos by adding bulgogi to a tortilla and topping it with cucumber, scallions, avocado, cilantro and a drizzle of gochujang.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5, Fat 50.3, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 123.4, Sodium 1400.4, Carbohydrate 24.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 15.7, Protein 35.4

Gm Afridi
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These tacos were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Mohammad Ramin Ayoubi
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I'm not a huge fan of Korean food, but these tacos were surprisingly good.


Maryam Shahzadi
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but they were still really good.


Ronza Jada
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I'm not sure what I expected, but these tacos were not it. The flavors were just okay and the beef was a bit tough.


Leon Pk
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These tacos are so easy to make, I'll definitely be making them again.


Tushar Imran
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I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors in these tacos.


Victoria Hopkins
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These tacos were so good, I ate them all in one sitting!


JK Jamal
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I made these tacos with ground beef instead of steak and they were still really good.


Efetobore Onerhime
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but they were still really good.


Riaan Joubert
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I'm not a huge fan of Korean food, but these tacos were surprisingly good.


Hasan Islam
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These tacos were so easy to make and they were delicious!


Junid Khan
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I loved the unique flavor of these tacos!


Nurun Nahar
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These tacos were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Ghulam Rabbani Ghulam Rabbani
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I made these tacos with ground beef instead of steak and they were still really good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Daiara Coli
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but they were still really good. I would recommend using less gochujang paste if you're not a fan of spicy food.


Bbe Mfanakit
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I'm not a huge fan of Korean food, but these tacos were surprisingly good. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the tacos were really easy to make.


Tshimanga Lydie
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love the combination of the sweet and savory flavors.


Alexa Willard
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I made these tacos for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the beef and the tacos were gone in no time.


Saga r saha
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These tacos were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the beef was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.