Spicy Korean-Style Beef Tacos with Kimchi Slaw

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A fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors featuring marinated beef, spicy gochujang sauce, and a refreshing kimchi slaw — ready in 25 minutes. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground beef, gochujang sauce, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean-Mexican Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 3 tbsp gochujang sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix until evenly coated and marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef mixture and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F).
  3. Step 3: While beef cooks, combine 1/2 cup finely chopped kimchi, 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Toss until cabbage is coated and flavors meld (5 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Warm 1/2 cup corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by placing 1/2 cup cooked beef mixture on each tortilla, topping with 1/4 cup kimchi slaw and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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