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Korean Kalbi Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Salsa
original recipe: http://www.partial-ingredients.com/archives/3510
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. skirt steak
- 2 inch piece ginger, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juice
- 1 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 asian pear, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, grated
- 1 batch cilantro lime salsa
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- sesame soy dressing (recipe below)
- 6 corn taco shells
Instructions:
- Mix together the ginger, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sugar, pear, and onion in a bowl.
- In a plastic bag or pan pour the marinade over the beef. Let sit in the refrigerator for an hour or two.
- Mean while, prepare the cilantro lime salsa and add the chopped green onion.
- On a saute pan, heat the oil until the pan is hot. Add the beef and saute for 2-3 minutes on each side or until medium rare.
- Let the meat rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Place the beef on the tacos and pour the soy sesame dressing over the beef and top with tomatoes and salsa.
Sesame Soy Dressing:
Ingredients:
- 2 inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 lemons, juice
- 4 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp gochujang
- 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 green onion, chopped
Directions:
Mix all together.