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Korean Beef Tacos with Gochujang Slaw in Crockpot

Savory Korean Beef Tacos with Gochujang Slaw in Crockpot

Savor tender Korean Beef Tacos with Gochujang Slaw, an easy crockpot recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast or pork shoulder or tofu as substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (fresh) fresh is better than ground
  • 4 cloves Garlic (fresh) or garlic powder if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang adjust according to spice tolerance
For the Slaw
  • 4 cups Cabbage (for slaw) or coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup Carrots grated, optional but recommended
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar or lime juice as alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil or neutral oil if unavailable
For Serving
  • 8 pieces Tortillas or Bao Buns choose your preferred vessel

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Sear the beef chuck roast in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden-brown, then transfer to the crockpot.
  2. In the crockpot, add soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and gochujang to the seared beef. Mix well and cover. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  3. While beef cooks, prepare the slaw by combining cabbage, carrots, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl. Toss and refrigerate until serving.
  4. Once beef is done, shred it into bite-sized pieces and keep warm.
  5. Warm tortillas or bao buns, then assemble by adding the shredded beef and topping with gochujang slaw.
  6. Serve the tacos warm with optional sides like steamed rice or kimchi.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always refrigerate the slaw before serving for enhanced crunch. Adjust gochujang according to your heat preference.

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