Flavorful Korean Beef Tacos with Gochujang Slaw in Crockpot
Flavorful Korean Beef Tacos with Gochujang Slaw in Crockpot offer a delicious twist on traditional taco night. Tender beef is slow-cooked with savory Korean-inspired ingredients, creating a mouthwatering filling that’s perfectly complemented by a tangy gochujang slaw. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for game day, family gatherings, or any casual dinner, and it’s sure to impress your guests with its bold flavors and delightful textures. Whether served on small tortillas or over rice, each bite is packed with unforgettable taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon gochujang
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- Sliced jalapeños (optional, for extra heat)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Trim the beef chuck roast and place it in a slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, beef broth, and gochujang. Pour over the beef.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Prepare the slaw by mixing gochujang, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add cabbage, carrots, and green onions; toss to combine.
- Shred the cooked beef and return it to the juices in the slow cooker.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with shredded beef and gochujang slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg