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Easy Korean Beef Tacos (Instant Pot)
These Korean Beef Tacos are inspired by sweet and savoury bulgogi beef. In this modern Asian fusion twist, beef flank steak is cooked until tender and wrapped in warm tortillas.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 208 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian , Korean , Mexican
Ingredients
For the Korean bulgogi beef:
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- 1 lb beef Flank Steak
- 2 shallots minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large Asian pear grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 green onion chopped
- 8-10 corn or flour tortillas warmed
Toppings (optional):
- kimchi
- gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- sour cream
- ¼ C purple cabbage shredded
- 1 avocado diced
- few sprigs cilantro
- 1 Jalapeño sliced
- 1 lime quartered
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the flank steak.
- Press SAUTE function on the Instant Pot and wait until it's HOT. Add in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Add the flank steak and sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Push the steak aside and add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add in the minced shallot and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the grated Asian pear.
- In a bowl, combine together soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ground ginger, ground coriander, and red pepper flakes (optional). Give it a stir.
- Pour the sauce over the flank steak and coat evenly.
- Cover with the lid and set to SEALING.
- Press the MEAT/STEW function and cook for 40 minutes at HIGH PRESSURE, with natural release.
- Transfer the meat to a bowl and shred with a fork.
- To concentrate the liquid/"jus," leave it in the pot and press the SAUTE function. Let the liquid evaporate and thicken a little.
- Pour the liquid over the meat and garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and chopped green onions.
- Serve the shredded Korean bulgogi beef with warmed tortillas and your choice of toppings.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
208kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Potassium
306mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 208
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 208kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.