Savory Slow Cooker Korean Tacos (Print View)
Slow-cooked Korean beef fills tortillas, topped with tangy quick-pickled cucumbers, for bold, easy flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Korean Ground Beef
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
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1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Quick Pickled Cucumber
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1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Taco Assembly
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8 small corn or flour tortillas
# Directions:
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochugaru. Mix gently to blend the ingredients evenly, taking care not to overwork the meat.
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Spread the seasoned beef mixture evenly into the slow cooker insert. Drizzle sesame oil over the beef. Cover with the lid.
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Cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours. Stir once halfway through the cooking time if possible, until the beef becomes tender and develops deep flavor.
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While the beef cooks, thinly slice cucumber and transfer to a bowl. Add rice vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss to coat thoroughly. Let the cucumbers marinate for at least 10 minutes.
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Shortly before serving, heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir the sliced green onions into the cooked beef. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Spoon cooked beef onto warmed tortillas. Top generously with pickled cucumber slices. Serve immediately, adding optional garnishes like sliced radishes, fresh cilantro, or a drizzle of sriracha mayo if desired.
# Notes:
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Do not overmix the ground beef to maintain a tender texture. Prepare the pickled cucumbers ahead for crisper results.