Kalbi-Style Braised Beef Cheek Tacos
Description
Braising beef cheeks kalbi-style yields tender, savory sweet taco meat you can top with kimchi for Korean-inspired street tacos at home.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds beef cheeks
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1/4 onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 (10 3/4 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
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1/2 cup kimchi, or to taste
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8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
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.
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.
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.
4
Place a scoop of beef and some kimchi over each tortilla.