Sweet and Spicy Beef Tacos with Pickled Radish

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Marinated beef in a sweet-spicy sauce, wrapped in soft tacos with pickled radish. This Korean-Mexican Fusion-inspired beef recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef striploin, Korean BBQ sauce, pickled radish for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean-Mexican Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a resealable plastic bag, add 500g beef striploin and 3 tbsp Korean BBQ sauce. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, to allow the meat to absorb the marinade’s sweet and spicy flavors. Tip: For deeper flavor, marinate for up to 2 hours.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat (around 200°C). Add 1 tbsp olive oil (if using pan-searing) and swirl to coat. Remove the beef from the marinade, letting excess drip off, then add to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, or until the edges are browned and the center is slightly pink. Tip: For grilling, preheat a barbecue to 200°C and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, rotating occasionally.
  3. Step 3: While the beef rests, prepare the tacos: Warm 8 tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or microwave for 20-30 seconds, until pliable and slightly toasted. Tip: Warm tortillas prevent them from breaking when filled.
  4. Step 4: Assemble each taco by placing 100g cooked beef on a tortilla, then top with 1/4 cup pickled radish, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro (optional). Fold the tortilla tightly, pressing gently to secure. Tip: For extra crunch, add a few shredded lettuce leaves or diced onion.

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