
Bulgogi Beef Tacos
Marinated beef with crunchy pickled vegetables and spicy mayo.
By Ethan ChlebowskiEach component can be prepped ahead and assembled when you’re ready to eat.

Ethan Chlebowski
Ingredients
Marinated beef
- flat iron steak, thinly sliced~700 g~1.5 lb
- salt3 g
- soy sauce15 g
- honey15 g
- sesame oil5 g
- asian pear, grated1/2
- shallots, grated1
- scallions, sliced4
- watera splash
- neutral oilfor searing
Pickled vegetables
- green cabbage, thinly sliced1/4
- carrots, julienned1
- fresh ginger, minced1" knob
- cilantroa handful
- rice vinegar50 g
- sugar10 g
- salt4 g
- msg2 g
Gochujang mayo
- kewpie mayo60 g1 part
- gochujang60 g1 part
- rice vinegar15 g1/4 part
Tortillas for serving
- corn tortillas6-10
Method
Step 1: Shave & marinate the beef
Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain into shaving-like pieces.
Add the beef to a bowl along with salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, grated pear, grated shallot, sliced green onions, and a splash of water. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate to for 30–60 minutes or until ready to cook.
Step 2: Pickle the vegetables
Thinly slice the cabbage into fine strips. Cut the carrot into planks, then julienne into matchsticks. Finely mince the ginger and roughly chop the cilantro.
- Add everything to a bowl along with salt, MSG, sugar, and rice vinegar.
Mix thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to use it (can be used immediately, but it will and get better over time).
Step 3: Mix the gochujang mayo
In a bowl, combine the mayo, gochujang, and rice vinegar. Mix until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 4: Sear the beef
Heat a stainless steel pan over high heat.
Add a drizzle of oil and the marinated beef, and spread it out in the pan. Let it cook & , stirring occasionally, until the liquid and the beef develops some .
Cook for about 5–6 minutes total, breaking up the pieces as they cook.
- Avoid overcrowding if possible. If needed, cook in batches for better browning.
Remove from heat once fully cooked. The beef can be used immediately, or made ahead of time and reheated.
Step 5: Assemble the tacos
Warm the tortillas.
Add a portion of warm beef to each tortilla, followed by a drizzle of gochujang mayo.
Top with pickled vegetables & enjoy.
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