CROCKPOT KOREAN BEEF TACOS WITH CUCUMBER SLAW

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Genuine Food truck fare - from the most excellent food blog, "My Life as a Mrs" - http://www.mylifeasamrs.com/2011/09/crockpot-korean-beef-tacos.html

Provided by ClarkeCC

Categories     Meat

Time 8h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cucumbers (seeds removed)
4 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 1/2 lbs lean beef (ribs or other shreddable beef)
1 1/2 cups low sodium soy sauce
1 2/3 cups brown sugar, packed
10 garlic cloves, grated
4 tablespoons ginger, grated
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
2 tablespoons canola oil (or other mild vegetable oil)
1 -2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 -2 tablespoon chili paste (optional)
16 small flour tortillas
bean sprouts
cilantro
sriracha sauce (for the brave)

Steps:

  • For Cucumber Slaw:.
  • Slice cucumbers thin as possible and put in a bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper; toss to combine. Set aside until ready to use. (The longer the better).
  • For the Korean Beef:.
  • Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray and add the beef. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients and pour over the meat. Cook on low heat for approx 8 hours stirring once or twice. Take meat out of crockpot and shred, and put back into the sauce.
  • For the tacos:.
  • Warm tortillas in the microwave, add shredded beef, cucumber slaw, bean sprouts, and cilanto. If you are feeling brave, top with sriracha.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 49.6, Sodium 1089.3, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 24.2, Protein 17.8

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