Korean Mini Taco Boats With Spicy Asian Slaw

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 2
Korean Mini Taco Boats With Spicy Asian Slaw recipe for your lunch or dinner
in Taco

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves , minced
2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb ground lean pork
1 medium onion , chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons gochujang korean chili sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
24 old el paso mini taco boats tortillas
lime wedge ( to garnish )
toasted sesame seeds ( to garnish )
1/2 head purple cabbage , thinly sliced
1/2 head savoy cabbage , thinly sliced
5 ounces shredded carrots ( about 2 medium carrots )
2 jalapeno peppers , julienned ( remove seeds and veins )
7 green onions , thinly sliced on the angle
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
462
Sugar
18g
Fat
30g
Korean Mini Taco Boats With Spicy Asian Slaw are a fusion dish that combines two of the world's most beloved cuisines. The Korean-inspired filling is made with lean ground beef, ground lean pork, garlic, ginger, and a spicy gochujang chili sauce. The mini taco boats tortillas are filled with this meaty mixture and topped with a crunchy and tangy spicy Asian slaw that's loaded with purple cabbage, savoy cabbage, carrots, jalapeno peppers, green onions, and sesame oil. This dish is perfect as a lunch, dinner or even as a party appetizer.

Instructions

1.In a pan, cook minced garlic, ginger, beef, pork, and onion in canola oil over medium heat until the meat is brown.
2.Pour in soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes, until sauce thickens.
3.Bake Old El Paso mini taco boats tortillas according to package directions, and fill them up with the meat and the sauce.
4.In a bowl, mix together purple cabbage, savoy cabbage, shredded carrots, jalapeno peppers, green onions, rice vinegar, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, and sesame oil. This will be your spicy Asian slaw.
5.Top your Korean mini taco boats with spicy Asian slaw, lime wedges, and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

PROS

If you like Korean and Mexican flavors, you will love these mini taco boats.

They are easy to make and perfect for sharing, as you can make as many as you need.

Plus, the spicy Asian slaw adds crunch and freshness to the dish.

CONS

These mini taco boats are not suitable for vegetarians, as they contain both beef and pork.

Also, the gochujang chili sauce and jalapeno peppers might be too spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this recipe is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an indulgent treat every once in a while.
The meat provides protein, and the veggies in the spicy Asian slaw add fiber and vitamins.
However, the dish is high in sodium, calories, and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.