Sweet Soy Glazed Beef Tacos with Tangy Slaw and Sriracha Mayo

These beef tacos are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, ready in just 15 minutes. Tender ground beef is cooked in a sweet soy glaze until sticky and caramelized, then piled into warm flour tortillas. A tangy cabbage slaw with fresh cilantro adds crunch, while creamy sriracha mayo brings the heat.

Top it all off with crispy fried onions for an irresistible texture contrast. This quick and easy dinner is sure to become a weeknight favorite.

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Ingredients

5 teaspoon Rice Wine VinegarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Sweet Soy GlazeView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground BeefView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Shredded Red CabbageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

6 unit Flour TortillasView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Crispy Fried OnionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 ounce CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) SugarView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sriracha to make the sriracha mayo. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, chopped cilantro, rice wine vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt. Toss well to make the tangy slaw. Set aside.
3. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced green pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
5. Pour sweet soy glaze over the beef and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the glaze is sticky and the beef is well coated.
6. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
7. Assemble tacos: Place a portion of the beef mixture onto each tortilla. Top with tangy slaw, a drizzle of sriracha mayo and a sprinkle of crispy fried onions.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use corn tortillas instead of flour?

Yes, corn tortillas work well. Warm them before assembling to prevent cracking.

How do I store leftovers?

Store components separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat beef in a skillet and assemble fresh.

Is there a substitute for sweet soy glaze?

Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tbsp brown sugar and a splash of rice vinegar as a quick substitute.