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Korean BBQ Beef Short Rib Tacos

Korean BBQ Beef Short Rib Tacos

By Traeger Kitchen

These BBQ ribs are smothered in sauce & smoked to perfection. The meat will be so tender that it will fall right off the bone & into your Korean Mexican fusion tacos.

Prep Time

2 Days

Cook Time

6 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
7 Clovegarlic
6 scallions, chopped
1 Ginger Knob, 2", peeled & chopped
1/2 Asian pear
1/2 onion
1 1/8 Cupsoy sauce
3/4 orange juice
1/4 Cupmirin
4 Tablespoonsesame oil
2 2/3 Tablespoonsugar
2 Tablespoontoasted sesame seeds
1 Tablespoonfish sauce
2 Poundboneless beef short rib
2 Tablespoonrice vinegar
1 Tablespoonginger
1 TeaspoonSriracha
1/4 Cupvegetable oil
2 CupNapa Cabbage
2 Cupromaine lettuce, chopped
As NeededWhite Corn Tortillas
As Neededcilantro
As NeededSesame Seeds
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Step

  • Step 1

    Put all the marinade ingredients (with the exception of the ribs) in a blender jar and process until fairly smooth.

    Ingredients
    • 6 Clove garlic

    • 4  scallions, chopped

    • 1  Ginger Knob, 2", peeled & chopped

    • 1/2  Asian pear

    • 1/2  onion

    • 1 Cup soy sauce

    • 3/4  orange juice

    • 1/4 Cup mirin

    • 3 Tablespoon sesame oil

    • 2 Tablespoon sugar

    • 2 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

    • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce

  • Step 2

    Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag. Using a sharp knife, slice the ribs across the grain into rectangles about 3/8” thick.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Pound boneless beef short rib

  • Step 3

    Add the short ribs to the marinade and refrigerate for 1 to 2 days.

  • Step 4

    On the day you want to make the tacos, put the soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar, and Sriracha (if using) in a blender or small food processor and mix until smooth.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoon soy sauce

    • 2 Tablespoon rice vinegar

    • 1 Clove garlic

    • 1 Tablespoon ginger

    • 2 Teaspoon sugar

    • 1 Teaspoon Sriracha

  • Step 5

    Gradually add the vegetable and sesame oils. Toss with the cabbage, romaine, and scallions (do this at the last minute.)

    Ingredients
    • 1/4 Cup vegetable oil

    • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil

    • 2 Cup Napa Cabbage

    • 2 Cup romaine lettuce, chopped

    • 2  scallions, chopped

  • Step 6

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 7

    Drain the meat and pat dry with paper towels.

  • Step 8

    Grill the meat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

    00:06

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 9

    Briefly warm the tortillas. Assemble the tacos by piling meat and slaw on tortillas. Top with cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds. Add gochujang or Sriracha if desired. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • As Needed White Corn Tortillas

    • As Needed cilantro

    • As Needed Sesame Seeds

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