The Best Ever Korean BBQ Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

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A fusion of Korean flavors and Mexican tacos, featuring marinated bulgogi beef, kimchi slaw, and spicy gochujang sauce. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, soy sauce, gochujang paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 Korean-Mexican Fusion cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 (minced) garlic cloves
1 tbsp sesame oil
8 (corn or flour) tortillas
1 cup (chopped) kimchi
1/2 head (shredded) cabbage
1 (cut into wedges) lime
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang paste, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until the beef is evenly coated. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Shape the marinated beef into 8 small patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Let rest for 2 minutes.
Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup chopped kimchi, 1/2 head shredded cabbage, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss to combine.
Step 4: Warm 8 tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by placing 1 beef patty on each tortilla, followed by 1/4 cup kimchi slaw. Top with a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.