Kung Fu Tacos: Street Food Fusion Dinner

Allergens

Wheat (from corn tortillas), Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

• 1. 8 small corn tortillas 2. 1 lb ground beef 3. 1/4 cup soy sauce 4. 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 5. 2 tbsp oyster sauce 6. 2 tbsp brown sugar 7. 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 8. 1 tbsp cornstarch 9. 3 tbsp water 10. 1 small onion, finely chopped 11. 2 cloves garlic, minced 12. 1/4 cup shredded cabbage 13. 1/4 cup bean sprouts 14. 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 15. 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 16. 1 lime, cut into wedges 17. 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1. In a medium sized bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and ground beef. Mix well until the meat is evenly coated with the sauce mixture. Set aside.
2. In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Add this slurry to the meat mixture, stirring well to combine.
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking for 1 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the meat mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink.
5. Warm corn tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for about 30 seconds.
6. To assemble, place a generous portion of meat onto each tortilla, followed by cabbage, bean sprouts, cilantro leaves, green onions, and a squeeze of lime juice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors in this dish - sweet, savory, and spicy - creates a harmony that will leave your taste buds tingling long after you've taken the last bite.

Notes

Be sure to cook the meat mixture until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.