Instead of going the traditional route with these tacos, we decided to mix things up with a Korean-style sesame beef filling. The filling gets a kick from gochugaru—chili flakes traditionally used in dishes like kimchi and bulgogi. It’s an unconventional choice, perhaps, but one that lives up to the maxim that everything tastes better in a tortilla.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
2 unit
Scallions
1 unit
Persian Cucumber
3 unit
Radishes
¼ ounce
Cilantro
5 teaspoon
White Wine Vinegar
4 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Korean Chili Flakes
4 ounce
Shredded Red Cabbage
10 ounce
Ground Beef
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
2 tablespoon
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
2 teaspoon
Sriracha
1 tablespoon
Sesame Oil
6 unit
Flour Tortillas
(Contains: Soy, Wheat)
1 teaspoon
Vegetable Oil
2.5 teaspoon
Sugar
Salt
Pepper
Wash and dry all produce. Slice radishes and cucumber into thin rounds. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Pick cilantro leaves from stems; discard stems.
In a medium bowl, combine radishes, cucumber, vinegar, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and add a pinch more sugar if you like a sweeter pickle. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream and a few chili flakes (to taste— start with a pinch and go up from there, saving a little for the filling). Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add scallions and cabbage; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add beef, garlic powder, and 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings). Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Stir in sesame oil, a pinch of chili flakes (to taste), half the sriracha, and half the soy sauce. (For 4 servings, use all the soy sauce.) Season with salt, pepper, and up to ½ tsp more sugar (to taste).
While filling cooks, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave on high until warm, about 30 seconds.
Spread a bit of chili crema onto each tortilla, then top with filling, a small amount of pickled veggies, cilantro, and remaining sriracha and chili flakes (both to taste). Serve with any remaining pickled veggies on the side.