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Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos

Savory Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos You’ll Love

Delicious and effortless Slow Cooker Korean Ground Beef Tacos featuring savory beef and quick pickled cucumbers, perfect for any dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh preferred
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (grated) Fresh ginger preferred
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru Korean chili pepper flakes
For the Quick Pickled Cucumbers
  • 1 large Cucumber (for pickling) Slice thinly
  • ½ cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Sugar Can substitute with honey
For Serving
  • 6 units Tortillas (soft flour or corn) Use corn for a gluten-free option
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Stir in at the end for flavor

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step by Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and gochugaru. Mix well until even.
  2. Transfer this mixture into your slow cooker, ensuring it's spread evenly for proper cooking.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 4-5 hours. Check for doneness to avoid dryness.
  4. While it cooks, slice cucumbers thinly. In a bowl, mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  5. Once cooking time is complete, let the beef rest for 10 minutes. Warm tortillas, assemble tacos, and top with pickled cucumbers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh ginger and garlic for a bolder flavor. You can customize the spice level with more gochugaru.

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