Korean Soft Tacos -- Take Out Fake Out recipe
Published: Fri, 10/14/16
HOLY BANANAS IT IS FINALLY FRIDAY!
I needed this Friday at about Tuesday this week.
It's supposed to rain all weekend, but that will not stop an already-planned cross country meet.
My Big Kid is excited to run in the mud -- me?
I'm looking forward to sitting the minivan on the sidelines with a thermos of coffee where I can cheer from a warm and dry spot.
(I might even smuggle doughnuts for myself. shhhh don't tell.)
but tonight we will all be together because it's Friday Take Out Fake Out Night ---
One of our family favorites has turned into a cookbook and internet favorite; I get the nicest compliments about this recipe!
Shredded Beef Korean Soft Tacos
serves 6
3-4 pounds beef roast (I used a trimmed chuck roast)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup soy sauce (La Choy and Tamari Wheat-Free are gluten free)
1 head garlic (peeled, but leave cloves intact--approx 10 cloves)
1/2 onion, diced
1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 whole jalapeno, diced (be careful! use gloves!)
The Directions.
Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Okay. This truly can't be any easier. I didn't brown my meat, but I did trim off the visible fat.
I can make these directions complicated and tell you to add this or that first,
but it honestly doesn't matter.
This is going to cook on low all day long, and the ingredients will distribute just fine all on their own.
Throw everything in however you'd like.
Cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat has fully shredded--- you can help it out by cutting the meat into pieces an hour or so before serving time.
Serve in soft corn or flour tortillas (we are gluten free, and used tiny corn tortillas that are labeled gluten free) with shredded cabbage salad and white or brown rice.
this is how I make my shredded cabbage:
1 bag shredded coleslaw from the grocery store's produce section
1 tablespoon soy sauce (I use gluten free)
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
toss together and serve immediately (it gets too wilty if you make it early in the day)
The Verdict.
You know those totally awesome food truck tacos you can get? This recipe nails the flavors perfectly!!
You will be so happy with the flavors -- YUM.
Make this. Eat this. And then let me know your thoughts!
PS: Want more of the Quick and Easy?
My goal is to help you get through all the Have-Tos in your day so there is more time for the Want-Tos. That's why I like my crockpot so much.
If you are looking for more easy-peasy ways to streamline your daily minutia, you might really like this cheatsheet.
Enjoy your weekend!
happy slow cooking!!
xoxo steph