Best 5 Spicy Korean Steak Tacos With Kimchi Recipes

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Craving a delightful fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors? Look no further! In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for spicy Korean steak tacos with kimchi. We'll explore the perfect balance of savory, spicy, and tangy flavors that make this dish a true taste sensation. From selecting the finest flank steak to finding the perfect kimchi and assembling the tacos with an array of vibrant toppings, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating this lip-smacking dish. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your kitchen, and let's embark on a flavor-filled adventure with spicy Korean steak tacos.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KOREAN BEEF TACOS



Korean Beef Tacos image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1-pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into thirds
Vegetable oil, for the grill pan
1 bunch scallions
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean chile paste) or Sriracha, plus more to taste
1 cup kimchi, cut into strips
1 firm pear, finely chopped
12 6-inch corn tortillas
2 cups mixed Asian greens (2 ounces) or other lettuce

Steps:

  • Whisk the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, the brown sugar and garlic in a shallow dish. Add the steak and turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature, 20 minutes.
  • Brush a large grill pan with vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade (do not pat dry) and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the scallions with 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Grill, turning, until charred, about 4 minutes; transfer to the cutting board and cut into 1-inch pieces. Slice the steak against the grain; toss with any collected juices.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise and gochujang in a small bowl. Toss the kimchi, pear and the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in another bowl. Lightly char the tortillas over a gas burner, about 20 seconds per side (or microwave as the label directs). Serve the steak and scallions in the tortillas with the greens, spicy mayonnaise and kimchi-pear mixture.

SPICY KOREAN STEAK TACOS WITH KIMCHI



Spicy Korean Steak Tacos with Kimchi image

Salting the steaks helps to tenderize the beef and adds to its flavor. Turning the steaks ensures they cook evenly and caramelize on the outside.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     Taco     Steak     Dinner

Yield Makes 16 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the steak:
2 (1 1/2-inch/4-cm-thick) rump steaks or boneless sirloin steaks (700g)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups (600g) coarse salt
Cracked black pepper
For the Spicy Ginger Sauce:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine (Shaoxing)
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon dried chile flakes
1 tablespoon finely grated palm sugar or brown sugar
For the tacos:
16 small flour tortillas, lightly toasted
1/2 cup (150g) Japanese mayonnaise
2 cups (160g) finely shredded daikon
1 cup (200g) store-bought kimchi
1/2 cup coriander (cilantro) leaves

Steps:

  • Rub the steaks with the oil. Spread half the rock salt over a tray, top with the steaks and cover with the remaining salt. Set aside for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile make the spicy ginger sauce: Place the oyster sauce, cooking wine, ginger, chile flakes and sugar in a small bowl and mix until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Wipe all the salt from the steaks, using paper towel, and sprinkle with pepper.
  • Preheat a grill pan or barbecue over high heat.
  • Cook the steaks, turning every 1 minute, for 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. In the last 30 seconds of cooking time, brush the steaks with the spicy ginger sauce and turn to caramelize both sides.
  • Cover gently with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steaks. Spread the tortillas with the mayonnaise. Top with the daikon, steak, kimchi and cilantro to serve.

KOREAN STEAK TACOS



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Koreans celebrate the first one hundred days of life, so for my son, Hudson's, hundredth-day party, we had a bash with lots of Korean food. The next day, with my taste buds toned and thinking of the great Korean tacos I've devoured at food trucks in Los Angeles, I created this version. The marinade for the steak is to die for. I guarantee you'll want to try it with Korean-style short ribs, pork tenderloin, and grilled chicken. A little planning and prep a day ahead is a great way to save time on hurried weeknights. This steak gets even better with an overnight marinade, so you could marinate it on Monday, and it's ready to grill on Tuesday night. If you're doing it all on the same night, use the marinating time to multitask-prep your vegetables and whip up the guacamole. You'll be surprised how quickly it comes together.

Provided by Curtis Stone

Categories     Beef     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Steak     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Cabbage     Tortillas     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

Steak
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeƱo pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
One 2-pound flank steak (about 1 1/2 inches thick), fat trimmed
Tacos
1/2 head napa cabbage, halved lengthwise and shredded crosswise (about 3 cups)
1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch-long matchstick-size strips
8 scallions (white and green parts), thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro sprigs
Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas
Guacamole for Lindsay

Steps:

  • 1. To marinate the steak: In a large baking dish, whisk the cilantro, brown sugar, canola oil, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, jalapeƱos, black pepper, and coriander to blend well. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture in a small bowl for serving. Place the steak in the remaining marinade and turn to coat. Marinate for at least 20 minutes at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate the reserved marinade.
  • 2. Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high cooking over direct heat.
  • 3. Remove the steak from the marinade (discard the marinade) and grill, turning halfway through cooking, for a total of about 10 minutes, until the meat feels only slightly resilient when pressed with a fingertip for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, prepare the tacos: In a large bowl, toss the cabbage, carrots, scallions, and cilantro together.
  • 5. Heat the tortillas on the grill, turning occasionally, for about 1 minute, or until hot. Transfer to a serving bowl and cover to keep warm.
  • 6. To serve: Cut the steak across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Transfer the steak slices and any carving juices to a platter. Serve the steak with the reserved marinade, tortillas, cabbage mixture, and guacamole. Let each guest fill two tortillas with some steak and cabbage mixture and top with some of the marinade and guacamole.

KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI TACOS WITH KIMCHEE SLAW



Korean Beef Bulgogi Tacos with Kimchee Slaw image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Canola oil, for frying
12 round wonton wrappers
1 cup fine julienne scallions
1/2 cup brown rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons Korean chile flakes
2 tablespoons sesame oil
12 cloves garlic
3 onions, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups soy sauce
1 cup red wine
1/4 cup sesame oil
2 pinches black pepper
2 Korean pears or Gala apples, cored and cut into chunks
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
1 pound beef rib eye, sliced thinly
1 Korean pear or Gala apple
1 cup prepared kimchee, drained well and minced

Steps:

  • For the taco shells: Pour enough canola oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer for the wonton wrappers to be submerged completely when frying. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 375 degrees F.
  • Using a taco shell mold, fry the wonton wrappers in the oil until crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and allow to cool fully before using.
  • For the scallion slaw: Rinse the scallions thoroughly with cold water. Prepare a bowl of ice water, add the scallions and soak for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  • Combine the scallions, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, chile flakes and sesame oil and let marinate for 20 minutes.
  • For the bulgogi marinade: Add the garlic and onions to a food processor and process until thoroughly combined. Add the soy sauce, red wine, sesame oil, black pepper, pears, pineapple cubes and 1 1/2 cups water and process until thoroughly combined.
  • Add the rib eye to a bowl, pour over the bulgogi marinade and allow the beef to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat until hot. Remove the beef from the marinade, letting any excess marinade drip back into the bowl. Add the beef to the pan and cook until well done, about 5 minutes. (This is very important to allow the flavors of the marinade to develop completely.)
  • Peel the pear and slice it into thin half-moons. Place a layer of the kimchee and then the beef into each taco shell. Garnish with the scallion slaw and sliced pears.

SPICY KOREAN KIMCHI



Spicy Korean Kimchi image

This recipe is a bit different than any already posted here on Recipezaar and it is exceptionally good. After mellowing for two days in the fridge it is still crunchy and as the title says - very spicy - like hot. The recipe was in a pamphlet that was left at my house. Serve this as a side dish-a garnish that will enhance the flavor of your meal

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time P3DT20m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb sized head Chinese cabbage
2 tablespoons sea salt
4 cups cold water
1 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Separate and wash the cabbage leaves.
  • Sprinkle them with the 2 tbsp of salt.
  • Place them in a non corrosive dish (Pyrex) and pour in the 4 cups cold water, cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge over night.
  • The water should cover the leaves if not place a heavy object on them to keep them submerged.
  • After sitting overnight pour off the water and rinse the leaves well, shake out excess moisture. ( I used my lettuce dryer to remove the extra moisture).
  • Mix the garlic, ginger, green onion,chili flakes,sugar & 1 tbsp salt, stir together.
  • Pour 11/2 cups of very hot water over the mixed seasoning.
  • Place cabbage leaves in a large zip lock bag or in a bowl, pour in the seasoning, mix well so the seasoning is on every leaf.
  • Place in the fridge for two days. Flip the bag every time you open the fridge door.
  • To serve cut the leaves into 2" strips and serve as a side condiment.
  • To store pack the cabbage into a jar and store in the fridge it will keep for several days to a week or more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 10496.9, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.9, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality steak. This will ensure that your tacos are flavorful and juicy. Look for a steak that is well-marbled and has a good amount of fat.
  • Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the steak and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar is a good option.
  • Cook the steak over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the outside of the steak while keeping the inside juicy. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness.
  • Slice the steak against the grain. This will help to make the steak more tender and easier to chew.
  • Use fresh kimchi. Kimchi is a fermented cabbage dish that adds a spicy and sour flavor to the tacos. You can find kimchi at most Korean grocery stores.
  • Serve the tacos immediately. This will ensure that the steak is still hot and juicy. You can garnish the tacos with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Spicy Korean steak tacos with kimchi are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The steak is flavorful and juicy, the kimchi adds a spicy and sour kick, and the tortillas are soft and chewy. These tacos are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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