Korean Inspired Street Tacos with Sweet & Spicy Caramelized Kimchi

These Korean inspired tacos are SO delicious and flavorful! If you're looking for a new twist to add to your taco game, this is it! Get ready for a flavor explosion. They are sweet, spicy, tangy and altogether delicious.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Korean, Mexican

Keyword: kimchi, tacos

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 oz ground beef
2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger
12 flour tortillas
1 cup good quality kimchi
1 teaspoon sugar
onion, cilantro, avocado and sriracha for assembling

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder and red pepper flakes.
Heat the oil over medium high heat and add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant and then add the ground beef. Breaking up the beef as it cooks, cook until browned about 5-7 minutes. ;Stir in the sauce mixture into the beed and stir until well combined. Cook until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the Caramelized Kimchi:

Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil over medium high heat. Add the kimchi, a teaspoon of sugar and cook until the kimchi begins to caramelize, about 3-5 minutes. Serve tacos with diced onion, fresh cilantro, sriracha and kimchi. Enjoy!!!