Korean-Style Sesame Beef Tacos with Quick-Pickled Veggies

These Korean-style sesame beef tacos are a delicious fusion that brings bold Asian flavors to your taco night. The ground beef is seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil and gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for a savory, slightly spicy filling that comes together in minutes.

Top the tacos with quick-pickled radishes and cucumber, shredded red cabbage and a drizzle of chili sour cream for a refreshing crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something exciting.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoon Sour CreamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

5 teaspoon White Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Korean Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 unit RadishesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded Red CabbageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

3 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and sriracha. Set aside.
2. Thinly slice radishes and cucumber. In a medium bowl, toss with white wine vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt. Let pickle while you prepare the beef.
3. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder and Korean chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove from heat.
5. Warm flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
6. Assemble tacos: fill each tortilla with beef, pickled veggies, shredded red cabbage and sliced scallions. Drizzle with chili sour cream and garnish with cilantro.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different protein?

Yes, ground pork or chicken would work well with the same seasoning.

What is gochugaru?

Gochugaru is Korean chili flakes with a smoky, slightly sweet heat. You can substitute with red pepper flakes if needed.

How do I store leftovers?

Store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat beef in a skillet and assemble fresh.