Tender shredded beef cooks slowly in Mother-in-Law’s Gochujang Chile Paste, creating a savory, mild flavor. Served in soft tortillas with crisp purple cabbage and a hint of thyme, and topped with Mother-in-Law’s Everyday Gochujang Sauce mayo, these tacos are easy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal. Add extra Everyday Gochujang for more depth of flavor if desired.
INGREDIENTS
For the beef
- 4 lb chuck roast (about 1.8 kg)
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 2–3 tbsp Mother-in-Law’s Original Gochujang Chile Paste
- 1 tsp Mother-in-Law's Gochugaru Korean Chile Flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or a few sprigs fresh thyme)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or ginger juice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ cup water
- Shredded purple cabbage
- Cilantro, avocado, cotija cheese (optional)
- Tortillas or taco shells
For the Everyday Gochujang Mayo (½ cup)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Mother-in-Law’s Everyday Gochujang Sauce (Original)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey
DIRECTIONS
1. Prep the beef.
Place the chuck roast in your SmartCook pot, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Add shallots, garlic, green onions, and thyme.
Place the chuck roast in your SmartCook pot, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Add shallots, garlic, green onions, and thyme.
2. Add the sauce.
Mix Mother-in-Law’s Original Gochujang Chile Paste, chile flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and water. Pour over the beef.
Mix Mother-in-Law’s Original Gochujang Chile Paste, chile flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, olive oil, and water. Pour over the beef.
3. Cook the beef.
Slow Cooker / SmartCook Slow Mode: LOW 5–6 hrs
4. Shred the meat.
Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the pot, mixing it with the sauce.
Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the pot, mixing it with the sauce.
5. Make the mayo.
Whisk mayonnaise with Mother-in-Law’s Everyday Gochujang Sauce, toasted sesame oil, and honey until smooth.
Whisk mayonnaise with Mother-in-Law’s Everyday Gochujang Sauce, toasted sesame oil, and honey until smooth.
6. Assemble the tacos.
Layer shredded purple cabbage and shredded beef in tortillas. Add cilantro, avocado, or cotija cheese if desired.
Layer shredded purple cabbage and shredded beef in tortillas. Add cilantro, avocado, or cotija cheese if desired.
7. Serve.
Drizzle with Everyday Gochujang Mayo and serve immediately. Add extra Everyday Gochujang Sauce for more flavor if desired.
Drizzle with Everyday Gochujang Mayo and serve immediately. Add extra Everyday Gochujang Sauce for more flavor if desired.