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Crispy Slow Cooker Korean Beef Tacos Easy Dinner Ideas

Crispy Slow Cooker Korean Beef Tacos Easy Dinner Ideas

These Crispy Slow Cooker Korean Beef Tacos Easy Dinner Ideas feature tender, caramelized beef packed into toasted shells for the ultimate weeknight win.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Slow Cooked Beef
  • 2 lb flank steak sliced thin
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Taco Assembly
  • 12 small corn tortillas street size
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage coleslaw mix
  • 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • tongs
  • whisk

Method
 

Slow Cooking
  1. Place the sliced beef into the slow cooker basin.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Pour the sauce over the beef and stir until every piece is well coated.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 hours until the beef is tender.
Searing and Serving
  1. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and drain excess liquid, reserving 1/4 cup of the sauce.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 2-3 minutes until the edges are crispy.
  3. Toss the shredded cabbage with lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan until pliable and slightly charred.
  5. Assemble by filling tortillas with the crispy beef, cabbage slaw, cilantro, and sesame seeds.

Notes

To ensure the best texture, do not skip the skillet sear after slow cooking; this caramelizes the sugars in the sauce for that signature crispy finish. Leftover beef stays fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days.