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Korean-Style Beef Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings: 10

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1 inch piece peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 12-16 soft shell tortillas
  • 3 tbsp kimchi
  • 3 radishes
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • neutral oil like canola or avocado
  • cracked black pepper
  • salt I'm using Diamond Crystal Kosher

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Dice 1 yellow onion and 1 1-inch piece peeled ginger. Next, slice 1 jalapeño and peel and smash 10 cloves garlic.
  2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and lightly coat the bottom of the pan in neutral oil. Just before smoking, add 2.5 lbs chuck roast and sear until golden brown on at least 2 sides, working in batches as needed. Remove and set aside.
  3. Back in the pot, reduce heat to medium, add jalapeño, onion, ginger and garlic. Cook until softened and very fragrant. Add the beef back in, then cover with 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 cup beef broth. The roast should be 3/4 covered in liquid, if not, add water until it is. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the oven to roast for 3 hours, or until tender enough to shred with a fork.
  4. While you wait, prepare your toppings. I like chopped kimchi, julienned radishes and roughly chopped cilantro leaves. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can even try making your own tortillas!
  5. When the beef is done, remove from pot and shred using forks or a mixer. Add back to the pot with the juices and cover until ready to — this will let the beef absorb more flavour. Serve on warm tortillas with toppings!

Notes

Make Ahead
The beef can be made 1-2 days in advance. Cook the beef, then shred it and add it back to the sauce. Let cool completely, then cover and transfer to the fridge. Re-heat at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until warmed-through.