Kalbi-Style Braised Beef Cheek Tacos

Braising beef cheeks kalbi-style yields tender, savory sweet taco meat you can top with kimchi for Korean-inspired street tacos at home.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 721 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 onion, sliced
• 1.5 pounds beef cheeks
• 0.5 cup kimchi, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef cheeks until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir chicken broth, soy sauce, green onions, sugar, and sesame oil into the pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer until beef cheeks are tender, about 2 hours.

Step 3

Remove beef cheeks from the pot using a slotted spoon; cut into bite-size pieces. Arrange beef on a dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 4

Place a scoop of beef and some kimchi over each tortilla.