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Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos

Savory Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos You’ll Crave

Experience the magic of Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos with vibrant flavors and quick pickled cucumbers, perfect for any night.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can be replaced with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce swap with tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) avoid using powdered ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) using fresh minced garlic is key
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) use crushed red pepper if unavailable
For the Quick Pickled Cucumbers
  • 2 cups Cucumbers slice them thinly for optimal pickling
  • 1/2 cup Rice Vinegar substitute with apple cider vinegar if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar balances the acidity of the vinegar
  • 1 pinch Salt essential for flavoring the pickles
For Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil stir in at the end for a nutty aroma
  • 8 pieces Tortillas corn tortillas are a great gluten-free option

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In your slow cooker, combine 1 pound of ground beef with ¼ cup of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of gochugaru. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
  2. Cover your slow cooker and set it to low heat. Allow the beef mixture to cook for 4 to 5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine thinly sliced cucumbers, ½ cup of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently and let them sit at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
  4. Once the slow cooking time is up, stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil into the beef mixture. Allow the beef to rest, covered, for about 10 minutes.
  5. Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Spoon the beef mixture onto each tortilla, then top generously with quick pickled cucumbers. Enjoy your tacos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always check your slow cooker’s heat level; some cook hotter than others. Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.

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