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Savory Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos

Savory Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos for Taco Night Bliss

Enjoy Savory Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos for a unique twist on taco night, featuring rich flavors and quick pickles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Refrigeration Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru substitute with crushed red pepper flakes
For the Quick Pickled Cucumbers
  • 2 cups Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar rice vinegar preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt essential for pickling
For Serving
  • 8 pieces Tortillas corn or flour tortillas

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, mix together ground beef, soy sauce, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and gochugaru. Ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
  2. Set your slow cooker on low and let it cook for 4 to 5 hours, checking around 3.5 hours to avoid drying out.
  3. While the beef cooks, prepare quick pickled cucumbers by combining sliced cucumbers with vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Once the beef is tender, take a tortilla and spoon in the savory Korean beef mixture. Top with quick pickled cucumbers.
  5. Serve your tacos warm for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional garnish with sesame seeds for added flair.

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