Korean Beef Tacos

Serves 6

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces ground beef
Sriracha Mayo
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
Tacos and Toppings
  • 12 mini flour tortillas
  • 1 cup kimchi
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and ginger.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring continuously until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any fat from the skillet.
  3. Stir in soy sauce mixture until well combined, allowing to simmer 3 minutes.
  4. To make the Sriracha mayonnaise, whisk all ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. To assemble tacos, serve the ground beef mixture in warmed tortillas, topped with kimchi, red onion, cilantro, sesame seeds, and Sriracha mayo.

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Spicy Mexican Chicken Tacos

Servings: 10-12

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 20oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup canned chipotles in adobe sauce, minced 
  • 4 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • optional: serve on tortillas, topped with chopped tomatoes, feta, cilantro, sour cream, salt and pepper.

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt.
  2. Add chicken and spoon over sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low about 6-8 hours, until chicken can be shredded easily.
  4. Shred the chicken and mix well. 
  5. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Add additional seasonings to taste.
  6. Add optional toppings.

Thanks to the original recipe found here.