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Korean Ground Beef Tacos with Cucumber

Korean Ground Beef Tacos with Cucumber: A Flavor Explosion

These Korean Ground Beef Tacos with Cucumber are a unique twist on dinner, delivering savory beef and quick pickled cucumbers for a flavorful experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey for a lighter dish
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger finely minced
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic for pronounced taste
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru can replace with crushed red pepper if needed
Quick Pickled Cucumbers
  • 2 medium Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar rice vinegar works beautifully
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar can substitute with honey or agave
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For Serving
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas for a gluten-free meal
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil for nutty finish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In your slow cooker, add the ground beef, soy sauce, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and gochugaru. Mix everything thoroughly until the beef is well-coated with the flavorful marinade. Ensure your slow cooker is set to low heat.
  2. Cover the slow cooker and let the beef cook on low for about 4 to 5 hours. Stir halfway through to redistribute juices.
  3. While the beef is cooking, slice your cucumbers thinly and add to a jar with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Seal and shake to mix.
  4. Once the beef is cooked, turn off the slow cooker and let the beef rest for about 10 minutes.
  5. Warm your corn tortillas. Fill each with the tender Korean ground beef and top with pickled cucumbers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your tacos with additional toppings like kimchi or avocado for a personal touch.

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