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Easy Korean Beef Tacos (Instant Pot)

These Korean Beef Tacos are inspired by sweet and savoury bulgogi beef. In this modern Asian fusion twist, beef flank steak is cooked until tender and wrapped in warm tortillas.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Korean, Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 208kcal
Author Michelle

Equipment

  • pressure cooker (Instant Pot)

Ingredients

For the Korean bulgogi beef:

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
  • 1 lb beef flank steak
  • 2 shallots minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large Asian pear grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 8-10 corn or flour tortillas warmed

Toppings (optional):

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry the flank steak.
  • Press SAUTE function on the Instant Pot and wait until it's HOT. Add in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  • Add the flank steak and sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Push the steak aside and add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
  • Add in the minced shallot and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the grated Asian pear.
  • In a bowl, combine together soy sauce, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ground ginger, ground coriander, and red pepper flakes (optional). Give it a stir.
  • Pour the sauce over the flank steak and coat evenly.
  • Cover with the lid and set to SEALING.
  • Press the MEAT/STEW function and cook for 40 minutes at HIGH PRESSURE, with natural release.
  • Transfer the meat to a bowl and shred with a fork.
  • To concentrate the liquid/"jus," leave it in the pot and press the SAUTE function. Let the liquid evaporate and thicken a little.
  • Pour the liquid over the meat and garnish with remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil and chopped green onions.
  • Serve the shredded Korean bulgogi beef with warmed tortillas and your choice of toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg